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National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day Calendar
Welcome to the National Day Spotlight, where every day is a reason to celebrate! Dive into the remarkable stories behind the most iconic and lesser-known celebrations with Marlo Anderson. From the nostalgic tastes of our favorite dishes to the shared memories that define our culture, our daily episodes transport you to moments of joy, reflection, and curiosity. With insightful narratives and a sprinkle of fun, Marlo will explore the history, significance, and wonders of each special day on the…
Episodes
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Cat Day
Who says every feline secret has been uncovered? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are taking a thrilling…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarInternational Animation Day
Bringing drawn characters to life, frame by frame! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating visual…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNavy Day
Today, we honor the brave sailors guarding our oceans! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are paying tribute…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Mincemeat Day
Uncovering a centuries-old holiday baking tradition! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are exploring classic…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarSourest Day
Ready to test your tastebuds? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating tart citrus and tangy…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Make A Difference Day
How did a middle school project in Illinois spark a global movement that inspired a hit Hollywood movie? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational TV Talk Show Host Day
What happens when the greatest surprise in daytime television history comes with a massive surprise tax bill? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Color Day
Before 1856, wearing vibrant purple meant crushing thousands of rare sea snails—until an 18-year-old student made a mistake in his lab! On this episode of…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarInternational Nacho Day
Why is it almost physically impossible to stop after just one chip? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Chicken and Waffles Day
How did a late-night jazz club craving evolve into a legendary national dish? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Why does your computer screen look like a physical office desk? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Chocolate Cupcake Day
Those famous squiggles across a packaged snack were actually built for brand protection! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Sweetest Day
A perfect autumn reminder to spread a little joy! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating kind…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Sports Day
Lace up your sneakers and jump into the game! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are encouraging active…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Grouch Day
Permission granted to complain! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are giving a nod to life's mild annoyances…
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National Fossil Day
What if a single rock outcrop could freeze the exact hour the dinosaurs died? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Yorkshire Pudding Day
Ready for an authentic British roast sidekick? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are baking up gravy-soaked…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Farmer's Day
Today, we give thanks to the hands that feed us! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring agricultural…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarGeneral Pulaski Memorial Day
Honoring a brave champion of American independence! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are remembering a…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Costume Swap Day
Ready to refresh your Halloween wardrobe for free? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are sharing…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Leif Erikson Day
Before modern maps were drawn, Nordic voyagers were making history across the Atlantic! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Pasta Month
Can you imagine picking fresh pasta straight off a tree branch? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Pumpkin Seed Day
Forget roasted snacks—some pumpkin seeds produce an oil so rare and rich it's protected by law! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Coaches Day
How did a word for a horse-drawn carriage end up describing a sports legend? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Consignment Day
That designer handbag in the back of the closet might be better than a stock portfolio! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Vodka Day
How did a surplus of ginger beer and copper mugs create a cocktail legend? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarSarcastic Awareness Month
Oh, wonderful, another month to celebrate! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are kicking off thirty-one days…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Smarties Day
Ready for a sweet, candy-roll throwback? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring an iconic…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarInternational Coffee Day
Before live-streaming went global, it was all about checking the pot! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Mud Pack Day
Ready to pamper your skin with natural minerals? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are wrapping up the month…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Silent E Day
Where would our words be without a little silent help? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are exploring…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarInternational Poke Day
Ready for a vibrant, healthy taste of Hawaii? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating island…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Corned Beef Hash Day
Ready for a hearty, sizzled morning meal? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are visiting the local diner…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Johnny Appleseed Day
Ready to celebrate a legendary figure of American folklore? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Quesadilla Day
Ready for a crispy, melty tortilla pocket? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating a Mexican…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarWorld Maritime Day
Looking out across the global waterways! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring international…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Great American Pot Pie Day
Ready to break open a hot, bubbly crust? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are serving up cozy fall vibes…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational White Chocolate Day
Ready for a sweet and creamy treat? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating a unique confectionery…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarEarth, Wind & Fire Day
Do you remember the 21st night of September? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating the legendary…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Punch Day
Ready to scoop a glass from the party bowl? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating a timeless…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day
Ahoy, mateys! Ready to find some buried treasure? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are trying out their…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Tradesmen Day
Saluting the hands that build and maintain our world! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Family Meals Month
When was the last time everyone sat down together? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating a…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Stepfamily Day
Celebrating the modern families that grow through love! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Double Cheeseburger Day
Why settle for one patty when you can have two? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are indulging in the…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Cream Filled Donut Day
Ready to bite into sweet pastry perfection? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are highlighting a bakery…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Biscuits and Gravy Week
Ready for the ultimate southern breakfast stack? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are kicking off a…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Day of Encouragement
A few kind words can change someone's entire day! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are focusing on positive…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarPatriot Day
Today, we pause to honor and remember. On this solemn episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are observing a national…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Swap Ideas Day
Ready to stretch your mind and share your perspective? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are encouraging…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Grilled Chicken Day
Who’s ready for some backyard sizzle? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating a healthy and…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarStar Trek Day
Set phasers to fun! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating one of sci-fi's greatest legacies for…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarLabor Day
Happy Labor Day! On this special holiday episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating the American worker for…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Read a Book Day
Ready to lose yourself in a great story? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are celebrating the timeless joy…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Tailgating Day
Fire up the portable grill and fly your team colors! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are kicking off game…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Chianti Day
Ready to pour a glass of Italy's finest red? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are uncorking a famous…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Welsh Rarebit Day
Ready for a savory comfort food classic? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are taking a bite of British…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarWorld Coconut Day
Ready for a taste of island paradise? On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are exploring the incredible uses of…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Hotel Employees Day
Today, we salute the people who make us feel right at home! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are honoring…
National Day Spotlight | Presented By National Day CalendarNational Eat Outside Day
Let's catch the final breeze of the month! On this episode of National Day Spotlight, Marlo Anderson and co-host Alice Anderson are packing up a basket for…