December 27, 2022 - National Fruitcake Day | Learn A Foreign Language Month

Welcome to December 27, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate starting something new and being nutty as a fruitcake. Anna: You probably didn’t notice this Marlo, but December is Learn a Foreign Language Month. Marlo: You know, I didn't notice it obviously. I can't even say "Mario" correctly. Anna: You were too busy giving out calendars and hanging out with Santa Claus. John, didn’t you learn Spanish or Portuguese? John: Si, si; uh, espagnol y un petit peu de français. Anna: Wow, I'm impressed. It's because you took a trip. John: Yes, and I learned no Croatian or Greek while I was there. Anna: Well, you know it's not too late. I mean, I know we have like four days, but you can start learning a new language today and it wouldn't be a bad call. What language would you pick Marlo? Marlo: I would probably pick Italian. Anna/John: "Eh, it's a me, it's a Mario." Anna: During Learn A Foreign Language Month don’t be afraid to start something new. Your tree may be losing its needles, but one holiday item is still holding onto its cheer, the fruitcake. That’s because they are built to last. In the early 1700s these dense cakes were baked during harvest time and loaded with nuts and fruits. They were then saved until the following year to ensure the next season’s bounty. Perhaps your fruitcake has become a holiday joke that gets tossed or re-gifted. Don’t forget that National Fruitcake Toss Day is just around the corner. On this day fruitcakes are launched in creative ways and last year’s cake becomes this year’s ammunition. On National Fruitcake Day, celebrate your own favorite tradition, even if you’re labeled nutty as a fruitcake. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices