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Sweetest Day

Started by TheFugitive, August 16, 2017, 01:54:22 PM

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TheFugitive

This is like a whole second Valentines Day that occurs in October.
It is basically only celebrated in Ohio and Michigan.

It started as a promotional stunt by a candy company in Cleveland in the 1920's.
They put a full-court press on in the media to create a day for you to buy your
"sweetest" a box of chocolate.   

Growing up in Pittsburgh I had never even heard of this, but when I got to
Michigan I learned it was a VERY big deal.  Married a gal from Michigan and
ended up on the hook for this AND Valentines Day every year.

TheFugitive

Sweetest Day is Sunday, October 20.

If you're in Ohio or Michigan don't forget and get yourself in the doghouse!  ;D