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April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons while others believe it stems from the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar which replaced the Julian Calendar.Patterson Place Apartments - Saint Louis, MO
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National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd. This food holiday is a classic favorite of many. The average American will have eaten over 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate from high school. It is thought to be that the first reference of peanut butter paired with jelly on bread, was published in the United States in 1901. Peanut butter was considered a delicacy in the early 1900's, and was only served in New York City’s finest tea rooms. In the late 1920's, the price of peanut butter declined, and the sandwich became very popular with children. During World War II, both peanut butter and jelly were part of the US soldiers military ration list. Today, it is a popular staple in most households--loved by most everyone.Patterson Place Apartments - Saint Louis, MO
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School Librarian Day
The education of young minds needs to be nurtured. Feeding those minds with good quality, yet challenging reading material is something that school librarians excel at doing. School Librarian Day honors those who serve our young students so well in our local school libraries. April 4th was the most common referenced date, and most referenced on educational sites. In honor of our school librarians, take a minute today to appreciate all the hard work that a school librarian does on a daily basis, and the patience that they display, as he or she aids in nurturing our youth.Patterson Place Apartments - Saint Louis, MO
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Earth Day
In September 1970, at a conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on the environment. Senator Nelson first proposed the nationwide environmental protest to thrust the environment onto the national agenda. "It was a gamble," he recalls, "but it worked." Each year, the April 22 Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and nationalities. More than a half billion people participate in Earth Day Network campaigns every year. These campaigns promote healthy, sustainable environments, using clean energy, and encouraging recycling efforts.Patterson Place Apartments - Saint Louis, MO