Roses and conversation hearts may dominate the month, but Valentine’s Day isn’t February’s only claim to fame. As our little-known holiday series rolls on, the shortest month delivers a surprisingly generous spread of off-beat observances—perfect for brightening gray skies and mid-winter moods. Here are five worth circling. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day — First Saturday of February […]
Fireworks, confetti, and resolutions make New Year’s Day the marquee moment of January, but it’s not the only reason to toast the start of the calendar. As we continue our little-known holiday series, the first month of the year serves up a surprising mix of cozy comforts, brainy fun, and culture-nerd delights. Here are five under-the-radar observances to […]
December may be dominated by Christmas lights, Hanukkah candles, and New-Year countdowns, but the year’s finale hides plenty of quirky reasons to raise a mug of cocoa. Continuing our little-known holiday series, here are five off-beat observances to keep the season merry—and delightfully unexpected. National Cookie Day — December 4 Before the gingerbread factory goes […]
Turkey and football may headline Thanksgiving, yet November’s calendar is stuffed with lesser-known festivities that can warm even the chilliest autumn day. As our little-known holiday series rolls onward, carve out room for these quirky celebrations before the mashed-potato mountains arrive. National Sandwich Day — November 3 Long before leftovers become the bread-turkey-cranberry tower of legend, […]
Halloween’s candy-fueled costume parades dominate October, but the month’s calendar is studded with smaller celebrations just waiting to haunt your schedule. As our little-known holiday series marches into sweater-weather territory, carve out time for these quirky observances—no witchy incantations required. National Taco Day — October 4 Before pumpkin spice smothers everything in sight, honor one […]
Labor Day’s long-weekend picnics may steal September’s spotlight, but the month is packed with lesser-known festivities that pair perfectly with crisp air and football season vibes. As we continue our little-known holiday series, here are five quirky observances to keep your calendar (and coffee mug) warm. National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5 Bid farewell […]
Fireworks season may be over, but August still crackles with potential—if you know where to look. As our little-known holiday series rolls on, we enter the only month on the U.S. calendar without a federal day off. No worries: quirky observances step in to spice up these long, sun-drenched days. Here are five under-the-radar holidays […]
Fireworks, barbecues, and patriotic playlists make July 4th the uncontested star of midsummer, but Independence Day isn’t the month’s only excuse to celebrate. As we continue our little-known holiday series, July’s calendar reveals an eclectic lineup of off-beat observances that can add fresh sparks to long, hot days. Here are five quirky gems worth penciling […]
Here at Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, we’ve enjoyed highlighting some of the big-name holidays throughout the year—New Year’s, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July just around the corner. But June is packed with a surprising number of obscure and delightful holidays you may have never heard of. So grab a cold Coke, kick back, […]
Each spring, the Catawba River transforms into a breathtaking canvas of white as thousands of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies (Hymenocallis coronaria) burst into bloom. This rare aquatic wildflower, native to the Southeastern United States, thrives in the shallow, fast-moving waters of the river’s rocky shoals. From mid-May to mid-June, visitors flock to Landsford Canal State […]