On the last Monday of August we have Summer Bank Holiday (England and Wales), taking place on August 25 this year. It gives everyone a chance to enjoy the last of summer holidays before a continuous grind until Christmas starts. Initially created as a way to allow bank workers to watch a key cricket match, the Summer Bank Holiday is now a public holiday in England and Wales. What is interesting is that any public holiday is now referred to as a bank holiday. With a few exceptions, most businesses and bank branches are closed on the designated day. Festivals and carnivals become a source of entertainment for many people. The Notting Hill Carnival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival are just some of the most anticipated highlight events during the Summer Bank Holiday.
National Cherry Turnover Day
National Cherry Turnover Day is celebrated annually on August 28 in the U.S. This is the perfect time to celebrate this dessert as it is almost the end of summer and people are still going outdoors for picnics or camping — so cherry turnovers make a great food item to carry along. A cherry turnover is a puff pastry that is stuffed with cherry filling and then baked until it turns golden brown. There are many variations to this dish but the classic remains a favorite.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm every year on August 28. This snack is so humble yet so versatile. It does not matter whether you eat them plain or with dips, they are equally delicious. Now on this day, you can eat them without worrying right over your keyboard while working. Don’t worry if you are a clean freak, you can simply dust off your keyboard and get rid of crumbs after you have finished taking part in this quirky celebration.