Re: Daffodil Day?

**"Christopher P. Lindsey" t*@spamfodder.com**

> I get a newsletter that has all sorts of goofy holidays - I figure it's
> fodder for assorted columns.  Yesterday, Aug. 22 was supposed to be Daffodil
> Day.  Why in late August?  It's too late for them to be blooming, and too
> early to plant them.
> 
> Anyone know why DD is in August?

Hi Sharon,

   My first reaction was to jokingly ask what hemisphere the newsletter
   is published in.

   A quick Web search shows that it's not a joke:

      http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/news/Daffodil_Day____22nd_August

      "August 22 2003 

       Today is Daffodil Day, the Cancer Council's major
       fundraising event for cancer research, education and
       patient support.

       Daffodils and other items will be on sale around
       Australia throughout August to raise funds to help
       people affected by cancer and to support cancer research."

Chris

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