(C) 2020, JJ ShaunMardi Gras mask. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is the day of celebration that takes place before Lent. Lent is a Western Christian tradition that begins with Ash Wednesday, and winds up on Easter. The forty days of Lent commemorate the days that Jesus spent fasting in the desert. Shrovetide, or the … Continue reading Trivia: Mardi Gras
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Trivia: National Drink Wine Day
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun As I perused the Internet looking for something to post today, I discovered that today is National Drink Wine Day. Wine has been around since people learned that fermented fruit would give them a buzz. It is generally made from grapes, but some wines are made from different fruits like apples, … Continue reading Trivia: National Drink Wine Day
Trivia: National Hemp Day
According to the National Day Calendar, today is National Hemp Day. Hemp is a type of cannabis plant with a low THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content (less than 0.3%) and high CBD (cannabidiol) content. THC is the psychoactive compound in marijuana that gets you high. CBD is the compound that has recently been approved by the FDA … Continue reading Trivia: National Hemp Day