October 16, 2021 – National Sweetest Day | National Sports Day

How Many Syllables Are In The Word 'Caramel?' Remember That Being Sweet Means Letting Your Friends Have There Way. Welcome to October 16, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate sweet rewards and healthy competition.  National Sweetest Day encourages everyone to be generous even in the smallest ways.  From its inception as Candy Day in 1916, this day reminds us that even small tokens improve the lives of those around us. And if you’re so inclined you can spread this sweetness around during the rest of the month, as it’s also National Dessert Month and National Caramel Month.  Everyone can use an extra dose of sweetness right about now, whether it’s a drizzle of caramel or a small card or phone call.  On National Sweetest Day,  take care of all those who need extra attention. Organized sports were introduced to the world at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. The first events were based on training for war and hunting—races, wrestling, jumping, and javelin throwing. And that’s a good thing. Because it became a way for people to prove who was better and hash out differences without hurting one another with weapons. Sports are cathartic and bring people together. You can see it at most amateur and professional sporting events: Athletes scream and yell and try to beat their opponents, but when the game is over, they congratulate one another. They laugh. They shake hands and hug. Because in the end we’re all human and that’s what counts. On National Sports Day, celebrate the spirit of friendly competition! I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson.  Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.