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National Walnut Day originated in the United States, but it is now observed in many countries around the world.
National Walnut Day is celebrated by walnut growers, food manufacturers, health professionals, and walnut enthusiasts.
In 1949, the Walnut Marketing Board proposed National Walnut Day. However, it wasn't until 1958 that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an official Senate Resolution designating May 17 as National Walnut Day.
The Walnut Marketing Board is the proponent of National Walnut Day. This board was set up in 1933 by the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The objective of the Walnut Control Board was to assess the walnut crop and keep track of surplus production.
The history of walnuts can be traced back to 7000 BC when the earliest cultivation of these nuts was noted from Rome. The Persian walnut came from the English walnut. Continue reading for more historical facts about this nutritious nut.
There are no set traditions and customs for this special day.
Celebrate National Walnut Day by taking a trip to California to see walnut trees. Gift loved ones with super nutritious walnut oil or even a bag of walnuts. Experiment with walnuts by cooking with them or simply gather your friends and family and have a walnut cracking and eating competition.
May 17 is National Walnut Day to celebrate walnuts.
Yes, National Walnut Day falls on May 17.
Walnuts not only look like the brain but are super good for brain development. Consuming nuts from the walnut tree can help reduce inflammation and also improve brain function.
National Walnut Day is a day of significance because it highlights this superfood. Walnuts have the highest source of antioxidants and are rich in Omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, magnesium, and fiber.
It is unclear who discovered walnuts but the oldest remains of this tree nut have been found from 50,000 BC in Iraq.
People celebrate National Walnut Day by spreading the word about the health benefits of the walnut family. They also celebrate it by eating these popular nuts.
National Walnut Day was started by the Walnut Marketing Board.
National Walnut Day was established by a Senate Resolution signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, following its conception by the Walnut Marketing Board in 1949.
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| May 17, 2020 | Sunday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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