Would you like to put the "thanks" back into Thanksgiving?
All you have to do is tie one (apron) on.
National Tie One On Day is a special holiday that's celebrated the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This annual event, recognized by Chase's Calendar, began in 2006 as a simple way to help harried cooks slow down during Thanksgiving preparations and think about others.
Thousands of apron-wearers across the country take time on Thanksgiving eve to wrap a loaf of bread in an apron, write a short note to slip into the apron pocket and deliver the bundle to someone who needs a little extra TLC.
Perhaps you know a fellow gardener who is struggling with an illness, a neighbor who's out of work, a friend taking care of an elderly parent or someone spending the holiday alone. Maybe you'd like to thank the person who made a difference in your life this year.
"Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty," is one maxim for the holiday.
You can join the celebration by baking a loaf of bread or plate of muffins, wrapping the goodies in an apron (kitchen towel or linen napkin), and delivering the gift the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
To help you get started, VegetableGardener.com offers four delicious harvest bread recipes that are perfect for baking and taking. These include Potato and Onion Focaccia with herbs, Harvest Muffins, Golden Squash Cornbread and Sweet Potato Sugar Bread.
Even if there's no time to bake a loaf of bread, you can buy a baked item from the grocery store. National Tie One On Day is simply about taking a moment from the traditional Thanksgiving preparations to show special appreciation to someone who needs it.
๐NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY
National Tie One on Day might confuse people with its name. However, it is not at all about going out, getting crazy and drinking too much while others are at home, working hard preparing for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Day meal.
National Tie One on Day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them and it was also created as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving.
“Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.” EllynAnne Geisel
HOW TO OBSERVE
As part of National Tie One on Day, buy an apron, bake something, tuck a note of encouragement in the pocket of the apron (or pin it on it), wrap the baked good in the apron and give it to someone in need on Thanksgiving Eve. Use #NationalTieOneOnDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Tie One on Day was created by best-selling author Ellyn Anne Geisel, who is also the author of the book titled, The Apron Book.
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