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NATIONAL TACO DAY
National Taco Day is observed annually on October 4. Tacos are loved and eaten by millions each day in either hard or soft shell with a variety of fillings.
The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish.
At the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Diaz del Castillo documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans. This meal was arranged by Hernan Cortes for his captains in Coyoacan. It is unclear why the Spanish used the word taco to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word ataco, meaning stuff or to stuff.
In 1964, Roberto L. Gomez established The National Taco Council. The council sent a 55-pound taco to President Johnson in 1967.
Many restaurants offer specials for National Taco Day.
NATIONAL VODKA DAY
National Vodka Day is observed annually on October 4th in the United States.
It is by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes or sometimes fruits or sugar that vodka is made.
Traditionally prepared vodkas had an alcoholic content of percent by volume. In the United States, products sold as vodka must have an alcoholic content of 30 percent or more.
On the rocks (over ice) is a popular way vodka is ordered. Vodka is also commonly used in cocktails and mixed drinks such as:
- Caesar
- Bloody Mary
- Screwdriver
- Sex on the Beach
- Moscow
- Mule
- White Russian
- Black Russian
- Vodka Tonic
- Vodka Martini
Vodka makers have expanded the variety of flavors making endless possibilities when it comes to cocktails, mixed drinks, and other beverages the whole year round.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Mix up your favorite vodka cocktail and share while you savor an autumn afternoon. Remember always to drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Use #NationalVodkaDay when using social media.
HISTORY
Celebrated since at least 2009, National Vodka Day has been mentioned by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and has also been noted on news websites such as CBS.
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