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National Mayflower Day & National Guacamole Day · National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day Calendar

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to September 16th on the National Day calendar.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Today, we're remembering a historic voyage and machine up a savory green dip.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: National Mayflower Day commemorates the pilgrims' historic voyage from England in 1620.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Their journey across the Atlantic was a harrowing 66 days, but the true history began when they arrived.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Having landed in what is now Massachusetts instead of their intended destination, the passengers drafted the Mayflower compact.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: This simple but monumental document was an agreement to
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Lay in a cornerstone for the principles of American democracy.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: This day serves as a powerful reminder of the perseverance required to pursue one's dreams and the brave spirit of those who faced with the unknown created their own rules.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: or a new life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He's 66 day crews.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I mean, you know, all you can eat buffet is the entertainment every night, laying on the deck or next to the swimming pool.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: I'm in.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Oh, but that's not what they had.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: They didn't have the buffet in the... Not in 1620?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Nope.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Sounds a little rough to me then.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Me too.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: From a historic ship to a favorite dish, today also observes National guacamole day.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This creamy savory dip made from mashed avocados and other fresh ingredients has a history dating back to the Aztecs civilization in Mexico.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It has evolved over centuries to become a global favorite, a period of countless parties, barbecues, and casual meals.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: guacamole is incredibly versatile, perfect for dipping chips, topping tacos, or adding to a salad.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This day encourages us to celebrate this delicious, healthy, and vibrant dish, so grabs some avocados and get mashy.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: You gotta love guacamole, it's just so delicious.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So, I just don't understand the name thing though, right?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: When you have potatoes and you mash them, you call them.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Mashed potatoes.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Why is this just not called mashed avocados?
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  [SPEAKER_01]: Because it's not just the mashed avocados.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I think people just like to say, walk.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Alice Anderson.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And I am Arlo Anderson, reminding you to celebrate every day.