Today – February 23

Like we say “appreciate the little things in your life”, February is just the month to do so. The month has a day for everyone and everything. Starting from cherishing the special ones in your life, your pets, your food to even appreciating the food your pets eat. February 23 is the day when the world observes the International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. Not only this, but the day also gives a chance to appreciate the innovation of tiles in modern architecture and design by celebrating National Tile Day.

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Biscuits are a dog’s favorite treat no matter the variety of food there may be. They start to glee with excitement whenever their owners serve them dog biscuits. February 23 is the day you give your dog a party. Since dog biscuits are the favorite reward for a dog. Many owners use them while training their dogs. The greed of these delicious delights makes the dogs perform better. Moreover, some biscuits clean the dog’s teeth making them healthier.

History of this day

Nobody knows exactly where this holiday comes from, but we do know that dogs love these treatments. However, American manufacturer James Spratt invented the first dog biscuits in the middle of the 19th century. After visiting Liverpool in England, he came up with the idea to see street dogs hungrily reaching the biscuits of the ferry. The first Spratts biscuits, with a secret meat-and-vegetable recipe, were made in London.

The first bone-shaped biscuit for dogs appeared in America in 1907. Next year saw that the business F.H. Bennett Biscuit sells dog biscuits under the name ‘Malatoid.’ It was in 1911 that the patent was issued for the dog biscuit recipe. Later, the company changed the name of the biscuit to ‘Milkbone’ to emphasize milk as an ingredient.

How to celebrate it?

• Host a dog party at your place. Invite your friends who own a dog and have a fun time.
• Bake homemade biscuits for your dog.
• Treat your dog with variety of biscuits
• Donate dog biscuits to your local shelter.

National Tile Day

National Tile Day observed on February 23 is an incredible way to spotlight an ever-lasting element of architecture and design. The day is a celebration of the many advantages of tile as a material. Tile performs a range of roles around the world. It is versatile and appealing, used in designs ranging from modest to exquisite. The advent of the industrial revolution made tiles more affordable and increased the scope of design.

History of this day

In 2017, Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition, set up National Tile Day to reflect on the benefit of tiles in the residential and commercial fields. Since the day got recognition in just recent years, the company is doing everything to promote it on a large scale.

On the fifth anniversary of the National Tile Day, Coverings’ social media outlets will celebrate the day actively on various platforms. The company plans to honor the day with a brand-new, inspiring image of innovative carving designs, installations, and applications shared by numerous people.

How to celebrate it?

• Take out time to appreciate the innovation of tiles.
• Read about the different types of tiles available.
• Learn about how designers incorporate the material in various patterns.
• Use tile to build something of your own. Learn about vernacular architecture here.