Daily Holidays - December 14

[Sherman A1]

National Bouillabaisse Day A bouillabaisse is a fish stew or soup dish, which originally came from France – as the name might suggest. The meal appears to have its origins in the port city of Marseilles, and traditionally it was made using rockfish and fennel seeds. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/bouillabaisse-day/

Monkey Day Monkeys are interesting creatures – cute, mischievous, and sometimes downright obnoxious (anyone who disagrees has obviously never had their laundry torn down by a family of primates when it’s hanging to dry). Many species of primates are also endangered, and then there are questions of animal rights and the usage of primates in medical research. That’s why there’s Monkey Day, a day that’s been dedicated to raising awareness about non-human primates. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/monkey-day/

Roast Chestnut Day In the chill of December, there’s one warming treat that is especially popular across the world to keep the cold away. Roasted chestnuts are often seen this time of year being cooked by street vendors, and the earthy, spicy scent is more than enough to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/roast-chestnuts-day/

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/december14.html

[TexasTowelie]

1. Since it is the holiday season and also "Roast Chestnut Day", I feel a need to share this info:

My close friend from college is named Jeff and the Christmas lyrics that put fear into him is the song that begins, "Jeff's nuts roasting on an open fire."

[Sherman A1]

2. Ouch!

I would stand far away from that one.......

[TexasTowelie]

3. Yeah,

it is a sensitive subject and I don't recall him ever getting to close to any bonfires, campfires or fireplaces.

[femmocrat]

4. No monkey business!

Happy Monkey Day!

[fleur-de-lisa]

5. I have a cat named Monkey . . .

Does this mean it's his day? Oh wait, every day is his day. He's spoiled rotten!

[pinboy3niner]

6. National Bouillabaisse Day!

I have a great recipe for New Orleans Bouillabaisse that I need to make again. My mouth is watering already!