Finding Joy In Daily Holidays. Let's Celebrate National Watermelon Day! Celebrated Every August 3rd.

   Let's Celebrate National Watermelon Day!

Celebrated Every August 3rd.

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, a refreshing daily holiday celebrating the quintessential summer treat. Loved at picnics, fairs, and backyard gatherings, watermelon is the perfect way to stay cool and hydrated since it’s made up of 92% water. Join me as we celebrate this juicy delight and discover why it’s a must-have for beating the summer heat.

A Few Watermelon Facts...

• Watermelon is rich in nutrients like vitamins A, B6, C, and lycopene and amino acids.
• Watermelon is a good source of antioxidants.
• The first recorded history of watermelons were about 5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt.
• Watermelons come in 1200 varieties. 
• In Japan they have perfected growing square watermelons.
• China is the largest producer of watermelon.

A Few Ways to Celebrate National Watermelon Day..

1. Enjoy eating watermelon.
2. Read how to pick a ripe watermelon and then go find a good watermelon at a farmers market.
3. Try a recipe using watermelon.
4. Go on a picnic and talk along some watermelon. 
5. Read about the health benefits of watermelon.

How will I  Celebrate National Watermelon Day? I will go to the farmers market and select a watermelon and bring it home and enjoy it seasoned with salt. 

Happy National Watermelon Day!

KathieyV