Do you love to watch the Weather Channel? If so, you might be interested in knowing that
Today is Saint Swithin’s Day!
Who was this guy? He was the Bishop of Winchester who died in 862 AD. Legend has it that on his deathbed he wanted to be buried in a place he would be constantly trodden [...]
Want to see a really really big number?
How about 6,854,901,988?!
That’s the special number to celebrate World Population Day, which is also known as the World Census Day. The theme is “everyone counts” (every pun intended), and the day is observed every year on July 11th.
Here in the United States, “counting everyone is an integral part [...]
The wonderful thing concerning patriotic neck ties is that they’ll be worn during so many holiday seasons all through the calendar year! There’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, Washington’s Birthday in February, Memorial Day in May, Flag Day in June, Independence Day on the 4th of July, Constitution Day in Sept., Election Day [...]
Talk about odd holidays: June 20 – 26 is Carpenter Ant Awareness Week!
Now the amazing thing is that as a seller of new and vintage neckties, I come across all sorts of equally odd ties which I can actually showcase for this week long holiday. Take this navy blue striped tie, which features both scorpions [...]
The week of May 21 through the 27th is
National Safe Boating Week!
It’s smooth sailing with this Nautica brand tie, which features a green nautical chart covered by various snapshots of sailboats. This boating themed novelty tie is made of silk in eye pleasing shades of blue and green, sure to match most anything.
We carry other [...]
Well the “Stars and Stripes Forever Day” was yesterday, but if you are as patriotic as I am, you’ll want to celebrate it everyday! That is one of the nice things about patriotic neckties, you can where them for a bunch of holidays or just because!
I was looking through my Crisp Toasts book, authored by [...]
Wednesday, May 12th was a heck of a day when it came to work. It was
National Night Shift Workers Day,
National Third Shift Workers Day, and
Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day!
In fact, the week of the 9th through the 15th is also National Return to Work week! What the heck does that mean? Return from [...]
Today is one of my favorite days because it’s
Eat What You Want Day!
While the Joe Boxer brand is primarily know for selling both men’s and women’s underwear as well as other accessories, the company also dabbled with really fun neckwear in the 1990’s. Take this bright yellow neck tie, which features Holstein cows and bright [...]
Here’s a twofer for you: May 9 – 15 is “Reading is Fun Week”, May 10th through the 16th is “Children’s Book Week”!
Adults and kids alike can cuddle with their Kindle or enjoy a good read the old fashioned way! When it comes to children growing their own collection, there’s nothing more appealing than a [...]
Today is the National Day of Prayer. People of all faiths will pray publicly or privately today. This brand new religious tie comes in a collage of colors, with the words Faith, Hope & Love printed throughout, and is an inspirational reminder of what prayer means to you. You might also be interested in our [...]
