Did you remember to turn your clocks back? - U.S., Canada & Mexico Daylight Saving Time ends (Mar 10- Nov 3, 2024 - 2nd Sun. in March to 1st Sun. in November)
International Stout Day (Nov 7, 2024; 1st Thurs) (Stout is a dark, heavy bodied beer)
[International Tempranillo Day] (Nov 14, 2024 2nd Thurs) A black grape variety native to Spain and used in the great Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines, it is now the 3rd most widely planted wine grape variety worldwide.
Maize Day (Nov 29, 2024 - Day after Thanksgiving) Celebrates the significant role that maize (corn) has played in food history. (Corn Trivia & Facts --- Corn Quotes)
France: Beaujolais Nouveau wine released (3rd Thurs - Nov 21, 2024)
Switzerland: [Zibelemarit - Bern Onion Market] Switzerland: Zibelemarit - Bern Onion Market (Nov 25, 2024: 4th Mon). A traditional folk festival held every November. Farmers from the surrounding area bring over 50 tons of onions – artistically woven into braids – to the federal capital. Old Town is filled with thousands of visitors as they enjoy this farmers’ market and folk festival in one.
WEEKS
National Family Week in U.S. (Nov 24-30, 2024 - Thanksgiving Week) Organizations have promoted National Family Week for more than 40 years. National Family Week is an annual celebration observed during the week of Thanksgiving, designed to build community connections and honor those who strengthen families.
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week (Nov 17-23, 2024 - week before Thanksgiving) [National Coalition for the Homeless] A time to share our compassion with our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.
National Split Pea Soup Week: Celebrated in the U.S. since 1969 (Nov 10-16, 2024 - 2nd week in Nov) (Pea Soup Recipes --- Pea Quotes)
