World Calendar Day
World Shared Table Day
A day for the meals, manners, recipes, and ordinary hospitality that help people understand one another.
Netherlands Edition
September 1, 2029
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Daily Edition
Saturday, September 1, 2029
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World Calendar Day
Looking Back at 1800 Day
The British East India Company has taken Bengal after the Battle of Plassey and the wealth is draining out. The muslin weavers are being forced out of business. The Permanent Settlement locks land ownership into British-friendly landlord hands. The famine of 1770 killed a third of the population. The next famine is coming.
Regional/Cultural Day
Nationale Bitterballdag
A day celebrating the bitterbal, the most beloved Dutch snack. The bitterbal is a small, round, deep-fried meatball with a crispy breadcrumb coating and a creamy ragout filling. The ragout is made from beef or veal, and the bitterbal is served with mustard. The bitterbal is the king of the Dutch borrel (drinking snack), and it is traditionally served in cafes and bars alongside a glass of beer. The bitterbal was invented in the 18th century as a way to use leftover meat, and it has become a national institution. The tradition is to eat bitterballen with a toothpick, and the best bitterballen are the ones that are served piping hot, with the ragout oozing out when you bite into them. The Dutch eat approximately 300 million bitterballen per year.
