Dry Bean Day is celebrated on January 6. Beans are the staple food in many cultures because it is packed with the nourishment of proteins and complex carbohydrates. The word ‘beans’ is an umbrella term used for seeds of certain plant families. There are more than 40,000 varieties of legumes found across the world that are recognized as beans. Many traditional bean recipes are enjoyed across the globe. For Indians, it is ‘rajma,’ which is comfort food served hot with rice. For Americans, it is ‘chili,’ a mix of spicy and tangy perfect for a weeknight. Likewise, for the Brits, it’s “beans on toast”, a go-to breakfast often enjoyed with scrambled eggs and sausages. Is anybody else drooling?
National Limoncello Day
National Limoncello Day is marked every year on June 22. The day symbolizes the idea that even the most difficult situations can be turned into positive experiences. When life hands you lemons, it means you’re in a challenging situation. The importance of turning such events or situations into something good and positive is symbolized by National Limoncello Day.
Aymara New Year Day
Aymara New Year’s Day is celebrated every year on June 21. This day is among the many New Year’s celebrations of the Andean region, including Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile. The Aymara New Year is celebrated with an emphasis on the rituals and traditions associated with the Aymara people, whose descendants include modern-day Bolivians, Peruvians, Chileans, and Argentinians. The day is also known as ‘Willkakuti,’ which is the Aymara word for the ‘Return of the Sun’ and commemorates the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.