Northland Anniversary Day, aka Auckland Anniversary Day, is celebrated annually on the Monday closest to January 29 and this year it will be held on January 26. This public holiday happens in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand and is celebrated throughout the historic province of Auckland. It commemorates the arrival of William Hobson, a British Royal Navy officer, who later became the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
National Undhiyu Day
National Undhiyu Day, held every January 14, celebrates the Undhiyu, a mixed vegetable dish that is a regional specialty of the Gujarati people of India. The name of this dish is derived from the Gujarati word ‘undhu,’ which means ‘upside down.’ The dish is traditionally cooked upside down underground in earthen pots, called ‘matlu,’ which are fired from above, opposing the orthodox method of firing from beneath. It is a seasonal dish, comprising a wide variety of vegetables that are available on the South Gujarat coastline — including all the encompassing regions — during winter, such as green be. These veggies are then spiced with a dry curry paste that’s a mix of various spices and sometimes freshly grated coconut.
Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day
Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day takes place on September 15. It is a celebration of a relatively new pie creation, and its origins are a little geeky but a lot inventive. If you have ever wondered if the pairing of butterscotch and cinnamon might be delicious, you will be delighted to know that it is a match made in heaven. Are you interested in learning more about this delectable-sounding pie? Let us take the time to learn about its history and how to celebrate this pie day.