#6 January

[calabria-mediterranea]

La Befana: an Epiphany tradition in Italy

The Epiphany is a Christian festival celebrating the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world, the moment when the three Wise Men came to Jerusalem from Asia, Europe and Africa to worship the incarnation of God. For Western denominations, it is celebrated on 6 January, exactly 12 days after 25 December, Christmas Day. The etymology of the Epiphany is to be found in ancient Greek, used to indicate a divine manifestation or apparition.

The pagan meaning of Epiphany, however, is linked to propitiatory rites for agriculture between the 10th and 6th centuries B.C. and, between ancient Rome and the Middle Ages, to Roman winter solstice celebrations that continued for 12 days after 25 December, with each day representing one of the 12 months of the year.

In Italian folklore, the Befana is an old woman or witch who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus or the Three Magi Kings.

In popular folklore, the Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. In many poorer parts of Italy and in particular rural Sicily, a stick in a stocking was placed instead of coal.

She is usually portrayed as a hag riding a broomstick through the air wearing a black shawl and is covered in soot because she enters the children's houses through the chimney.

Photo taken in Motta Filocastro (Calabria, Italy) by @mimmolarox

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[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 6 January:

In the Liturgical Calendar, today is Epiphany and Little Christmas (Nollaig Bheag) and/or Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) and/or Twelfth Day (the traditional end of the Christmas season) and for Irish Roman Catholics, a Holy Day of Obligation. 1562 – Shane O’Neill submits to Queen Elizabeth at Whitehall, but rebels again within months. 1654 – Commissioners are appointed to allot the land of…

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[kaplancik5]

Happy Birthday Sherlock Holmes!

Even after 170 years…

You’re still the greatest and the most genius, famous detective the world has ever seen.

Remembered for your adventures with Dr. John Watson.

#happy birthday #sherlock holmes #dr john watson #6 january #dr watson #doctor watson #john watson #holmes and watson #Holmes #Watson #Sherlock #1854 #january 6th #January 6 1854 #January 6th 1854 #6th of January #6 of January 1854 #6 of January #6th of january

[dateinthelife]

6 January 1969

Geroge’s 8-track home recording studio is appraised by its owner at “ten thousand quid” by its owner. This fact is made relevant since it has just been delivered to Twickenham Studios.

(I think there was some other conversation between George and Paul that day but here at DateInTheLife we do not traffic in tawdry overheard gossip.)

#6 january #1969 #get back #today in the life #the beatles #george harrison

[raulesparzascheerleader]

happy birthday to the love of my life! ;)

alexander david turner, thank you for blessing the universe with your music. you remain one of my heroes. whenever i write my own music, i think of how you would go about it. i have learned to think outside of the box. i still dream of performing on stage with you and your "do i wanna know?" guitar one day, my sweet king from high green. 👑 i love you so freakin' much. happy thirty-seventh birthday, alex! the stars shine for you. :) 💖

photograph of alex: simone joyner/getty images

#alex turner #arctic monkeys #birthday boy #6 january #my love 🖤🥀

[oediex]

My nephew is 2 years and 8 months old. He comes to me with a piece of paper.

"It says 'Aunt Oedie'," he says. There's just a big circle and some scribbles.

Meaningless.

But he thinks of me. I am a presence in his life.

Not meaningless.

#children #kids #toddler #nephew #writing #my writing #a story every day #6 January #2024

[rabbitcruiser]

National Shortbread Day

Delicious buttery biscuits, perfect for any occasion, with a crumbly texture that melts in your mouth and a hint of sweetness.

There are very few foods in the world that can make a person think of Scotland quite so strongly as shortbread does. The only other close contender would be haggis–and that food tends to evoke rather mixed sentiments when mentioned to anyone outside of Scotland! Yeah, there are Scotch eggs too, but it seems an important reminder that while they are decidedly British in invention, it is somewhat harder to pin them particularly on Scotland.

Scotch whiskey is a beverage, after all, so it doesn’t really count when it comes to Scottish foods. While no Robert Burns Night observance would be complete without some shortbread, it seems that having a day dedicated to the making and eating of shortbread can’t really be a bad thing on its own.

After all, who doesn’t like shortbread? So now there are two different days where it is delightful (if not compulsory!) to enjoy shortbread. This is true, even though everyone knows that shortbread is good year round and no one really needs an excuse to make and enjoy shortbread on any day of the year!

Now it’s time to celebrate National Shortbread Day!

History of National Shortbread Day

For those who might be wondering about the history of shortbread itself, now is the time to learn a bit about it. As it turns out, shortbread has medieval origins and supposedly Mary, Queen of Scotland, invented modern shortbread in the 16th century by adding sugar to an existing recipe. Rumor has it that these were originally flavored with caraway seeds, but Queen Mary decided to sweeten it up a bit.

Of course, it can’t be verified whether or not that story is true, but it’s a fun idea to go along with. Honestly, that story sounds a bit like one of those popular myths such as George Washington’s cherry tree but, for all anyone knows, it could actually be based in fact.

What is known to be true is that Scotland has been inseparable from shortbread since the 18th century. After all, the first printed recipe for shortbread was published by one Mrs. McLintock back in 1736 and the association has stuck ever since.

While the mid-18th century was a critical period in Scottish history, even something as mundane as a recipe became a marker of national identity. Therefore, it is important to say that shortbread is delicious and is worthy of such an honor.

How to Celebrate National Shortbread Day

Celebrating National Shortbread Day is a delightful pursuit that brings with it thoughts of Scottish Highlands and plaid kilts. For ideas on how to celebrate the day, here are some ways to get started:

Eat Scottish Shortbread

Many people would probably say that the best way to celebrate National Shortbread Day would have to involve shortbread in some form or another! For some, that might mean going out to get those cute little boxes of imported Scottish shortbread in some specialty shops.

This sweet, crumbly, delicate treat is especially delightful when enjoyed with a cup of tea. Either keep it simple by having tea alone or with a friend, or go big and invite over a group of friends and family to celebrate by making and eating far too much shortbread!

Embrace Scottish Culture

Part of celebrating National Shortbread Day involves embracing a variety of cultural traditions and activities that are native to Scotland. This could be something small, like wearing a kilt to work for the day, or something large like taking a trip to Scotland. This would be a great day to spell everything in the British style by adding the ‘u’ (i.e., flavour, favour, labour and humour).

Learn Fun Facts About Shortbread

Made more for special occasions than everyday occurrences, shortbread comes with its own set of Scottish traditions. Learn about some of these bits of trivia and impress friends or coworkers by sharing them on National Shortbread Day:

Shortbread has been typically eaten for weddings, Christmas, New Year, and Burns’ Night, which is the celebration of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

For weddings, sometimes a decorated shortbread cake would be broken over the head of a new bride at the threshold of her new home.

Early on, Scottish bakers worked hard to defend their precious shortbread from being categorized as a ‘biscuit’ in order to keep it from incurring the special biscuit tax imposed by the government.

Shortbread is made in many shapes, including rounds, fingers or triangles (“petticoat tails”) which were reminiscent of the petticoats that would have been worn during the time of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Make Shortbread at Home

Some people might think that buying shortbread is not quite adequate. In this case, why not attempt to make your own version of shortbread right at home?

Although it might seem hard, it’s not really all that difficult to make shortbread. In fact, most recipes are fairly simple, basically involving just one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour. It is possible, of course, to add various things to it as well. Anything from dried fruits to chocolate chips to lavender would be a welcomed addition, but the basic recipe remains the same.

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[juliehowlin]

6 January

This date in 1066 saw the coronation of Harold II as King of England, succeeding Edward the Confessor. He reigned for ten months before he was killed in the Battle of Hastings.

10 weird and wonderful things which happened on 6 January:

#this day in history #on this date #otd #on this day #6 january #january 6

[animentality]

#twitter #us politics #jan 6 #january 6 insurrection #jan 6 riot

[saywhat-politics]

#internet dating #January 6 2021

[batboyblog]

Link

#donald trump #Trump #january 6 #Jack Smith #trump indictment #indicted #crime #sorry sorry #I know some people hate this format #sorry!

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 6 January:

#OTD in Irish History | 6 January:

In the Liturgical Calendar, today is Epiphany and Little Christmas (Nollaig Bheag) and/or Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) and/or Twelfth Day (the traditional end of the Christmas season) and for Irish Roman Catholics, a Holy Day of Obligation. 1562 – Shane O’Neill submits to Queen Elizabeth at Whitehall, but rebels again within months. 1654 – Commissioners are appointed to allot the land of…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #6 January #Cliffs at Dun Aengus #Co. Galway #History #History of Ireland #Inishmore #Ireland #Irish Civil War #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Today in Irish History

[jloisse]

Certains ont dit que le président Trump avait cassé lui-même les vitres au Capitole...

Voilà la preuve qu'il n'y était pas, et qu'il appelait à être pacifique.

#donald j trump #donald trump #trump administration #trump news #president trump #trump #capitol riot #capitol #washington dc #6 january #january 6

[emperornorton47]

I think the rioters thought if they didn't manage to overthrow the election, they would just go home to their Hallmark channel existence and nothing would happen. Consequences weren't for them.

#january 6 #Fourteenth amendment #treason #insurrection

[card-of-the-day]

Today's Card Is: Katy Perry

#card of the day #pokemon #january 6 2023

[rabbitcruiser]

National Technology Day 

National Technology Day on January 6th recognizes how technology changes the world and looks to the future of technology. Each year, from the wheel to smartphones, the day honors technological achievements that impact our daily lives.

Imagine the world without technology. In our daily lives, we can’t take a step without coming into contact with a form of it. Yet, the world is abuzz with technology!

Outside of the healthcare sector, tech jobs are among the strongest and fastest-growing divisions. And let’s face it, technology is at the center of most jobs these days. Some of the may places we encounter technology include:

Agriculture

Healthcare

Education

Entertainment

Foodservice

Security

We use technology to keep us organized, connected, healthy, and safe. Technology improves productivity and gives us insights into how the world works.

Apps

One area of the tech world that continues to advance and affect our lives is apps (short for applications). With the advent of smartphones, apps are way more than just games or photo editing. So if you haven’t made any resolutions yet, resolve to check out these trending apps:

AXEL – Files move or stream from one device straight to another. No stops along the way and no uploading. It removes the middlemen.

Circle of 6 – When talking about personal safety, this is a tool you might consider having. It is designed to quickly and discreetly get help in dangerous situations. Pre-written messages are sent to designated recipients by simply tapping twice, GPS location included.

Zombies, Run! – Exercise as a game. And zombies. It’s a zombie exercise game. If nothing else motivates you, maybe this will.

Communication

Another area where technology thrives is in the area of communications. We use various tools to communicate with people, and we use these tools a lot! Consider all the ways we convey a message in today’s world.

Telephone – Since the first “hello” traveled across a wire, telephones have kept us connected. Wires? Who needs wires today?

Email –  Email is still relevant today. Beyond the spam, businesses rely on email to communicate with their employees and patrons. In addition, emails keep us connected to loved ones who don’t quite love the latest technologies.

Video – Video meetings have revolutionized how we stay connected. We keep in touch with family, attend school, speak to our doctors, and conduct business, all from a distance.

Text – Whether it’s a quick, short message, or a long conversation, text messages easily keep us connected.

Letter – Yes. People still write letters. Whether typed or written with old-fashioned technology like pen and paper, the letter still gets a message across.

Website – This technology produces a variety of messages. It’s a vehicle for ideas, news, and business.

Social media – Many different applications offer social media platforms to create, share and connect.

HOW TO OBSERVE TECHNOLOGY DAY

Explore the ways technology impacts your life. Every day, it continues to change the way we live and drive us further into the world of the future. Ways to celebrate include:

Exploring technologies of the past. Which ones would you bring back if you could?

Share your favorite technologies.

Discuss how technology improves your life.

Test out new technology.

Share your ideas for new technology.

Use #TechnologyDay on social media. Talk to someone about your technology ideas or find a way to bring your vision forward.

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY HISTORY

AXEL, a technology-based company, headquartered out of Las Vegas, founded National Technology Day. The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared National Technology Day in 2016.

Media Contacts

AXEL:  Dmitry Kogosov | 702.948.9770

Technology FAQ

Q. How long has technology been around? A. Technology is older than the harnessing of fire. Anything that advances productivity is technology, including tools, medicines, techniques, and more.

Q. Is technology for everyone? A. Yes. With so many different kinds of technology, everyone uses, accesses, and even relies upon technology. Even those who live “off the grid” access technology of some sort. While some of the technology may be thousands of years old, those tools have become a survival necessity.

Q. What technological age are we in? A. The digital age began in the 1980s and continues today.

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