Happy international Picnic Day, June 18th

Every Year June 18-Happy International Picnic Day
History:
International Picnic Day celebrates the gathering together outdoors to eat and enjoy one another’s
company-The Picnic. The true origin of International Picnic Day is unknown, but can be traced back to the end of the French Revolution and the Victorian Era.
A nice quilt to sit down on and get comfy…..(smile)
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Picnics were ways for people to escape the restrictions of etiquette and formality.  As an informal food holiday, there are few rules and lots of options.  International Picnic Day is observed on June 18th each year.
 
Pack the basket full of goodies for this picnic….
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International Picnic Day Facts and Quotes
 
The use of the phrase “no picnic” is used to describe something unenjoyably.  You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather. – (song ‘Ms. Jackson’)  A few sandwiches short of a picnic – is a phrase used to describe someone who is not mentally together.
No comment on those quotes from me…(smile)
The ‘picnic’ was most likely invented by the French.  Shortly after the French Revolution ended, the Royal Gardens were opened to the public for the first time.  It was the new common pastime for the French to visit the gardens and take along a meal.  The Picnic…..
 
You don’t wont to have those at a picnic, absolutely not…
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Something for the lil one on this picnic, to make sure not everything is spread all over  
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Anyway, enjoy a great International Picnic Day right here on Handmadeartists.com, we do have  everything you need- HANDMADE, so go shop….
 
Monika of Myeuropeantouch

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