National Guy Day is observed every June 29. It may not be a conventional holiday, but we think it’s an excellent way to celebrate all the great Guys out there! The name ‘Guy’ is derived from the Italian and Germanic ‘Guido,’ which was taken from the Old French ‘gui’ (‘guide’). ‘Guy’ may also be an anglicization of the Hebrew ‘Gai,’ meaning ‘ravine.’ The patron saint of comedians and dancers, St. Vitus, was also known as St. Guy. Guy is a popular name in the United States, and there have been many famous Guys, like Guy Fawkes and Guy Ritchie, throughout history.
Christopher Street Day
Christopher Street Day is celebrated every year on June 28. Often known as C.S.D., the day is a celebration of the L.G.B.T. community taking place in a variety of cities throughout the world — they join together to celebrate themselves, as well as to raise awareness of the L.G.B.T. community in society. In some places, it is held on the final Saturday of the month. It has been observed since 1970 and is the forerunner of Gay Pride Day. A typical Christopher Street Day Parade includes floats as well as walking groups, which are usually provided by and made up of members of L.G.B.T. organizations. However, as floats by political parties and commercially sponsored trucks become more common, the parade is increasingly being used as a platform for political campaigning and commercial advertising.
National Detroit Style Pizza Day
National Detroit-Style Pizza Day, celebrated every year on June 23, recognizes the square-cut pizza style first served at Buddy’s Pizza. Did you know that Detroit gave us more than square-cut pizza? Yes, Detroit, the birthplace of the American automobile, and Motown is also the city that gave us Madonna, the Mustang, and the first paved road. Today, the cravings, love, and food lust for this unique pizza have spread from coast to coast. So, what is this Detroit-style Pizza, and what makes a pizza Detroit-Style? Learn more about the history, significance, and unique facts about square-cut pizza here.