National Chamoy Day is celebrated every year on June 13 to honor this delicious versatile condiment that the world raves over. Chamoy is a saucy condiment made of dried chilies, lime juice, and fruit — usually mango, apricot, or plum. You might have seen it drizzled on top of some refreshing fruit, over nachos, mixed into cocktails, and even served as a dipping sauce for meat. Overall, it’s a condiment that goes well with several other foods. What’s amazing is that chamoy itself comes in different forms with a range of popular chamoy sauces in markets. National Chamoy Day is a great opportunity to learn more about this incomparable condiment and for you to start incorporating it into your meals!
Feast of St. Anthony
The Feast of St. Anthony is observed every year on June 13 to honor the life and work of St. Anthony of Padua, who accomplished many things during his short time in this world as a priest. He was revered by his contemporaries and noted for his powerful preaching, vast knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick. They made him one of the most quickly canonized saints in church history. His fame spread through Portuguese evangelization and he became the patron saint of Lisbon, Padua, and many other places in Portugal. St. Anthony is invoked and respected around the world as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items. He is credited with several miracles involving lost people, things, and even spiritual goods.
National Death Busters Day
National Death Busters Day is observed annually on the Friday before Memorial Day and this year, it falls on May 22. Memorial Day honors all the men and women who served in the U.S. military but who have gone ahead of us. Most Americans troop to cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. It also, though unofficially, marks the beginning of the summer season. The Memorial Day weekend has become notorious for being one of the most dangerous holidays to drive. The goal of National Death Busters Day is to remind us to be cautious and take extra care when driving.