Lincolnshire Day Lincolnshire Day is held on October 1st every year. The current Lincolnshire flag was officially revealed in 2005 following a campaign by BBC Radio Lincolnshire Steeped in history and with a rich culture of food, festivals and family businesses, Lincolnshire has made its mark on the UK map. County information Lincolnshire is located in the East Midlands, surrounded by a number of counties and a 50 mile coastline stretching from the Humber to the Wash and is one of the UK’s largest counties being second in area but 18th by population. We are bordered by eight other counties (East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Northamptonshire where its boundary is just 18 metres long -...
We love celebrating Friendships here at Cookie Doodle Doo and have lots of beautiful cookie boxes that you can send to your besties for National Friendship Day or September is Friendship Month so lots of time to celebrate with your friends. National Friendship Day falls on August 4th, 2024, always observed on the first Sunday in August. It was founded in 1919 as a way to encourage people to show appreciation to their friends through cards. Over the years, it has evolved, and in 1935, the United States Congress designated it as the first Sunday of August. The day celebrates the bond of friendship and its importance in our lives. Friendship offers support, stability, and happiness in this ever-changing world....
Celebrating biscuits on National Biscuit Day National Biscuit Day occurs annually on May 29 annually in the UK. Its celebrated in Britain because the Americans call there scones biscuits and their biscuits cookies! Yes I know I call mine cookies but the are technically biscuits and Biscuit Doodle Doo doesn’t have the same ring to it ! :) Biscuits are baked in a variety of shapes but usually round. Typically they are sweetened and come in lots of flavours including chocolate, fruity, ginger, or cinnamon. If you are like me you may also like crackers which are savoury.  A bit of history about National Biscuit Day Seamen looked for something nutritious and long-lasting and over time this eventually led to...
The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla I was looking forward to the Kings Coronation ceremony on Saturday 6th May 2023 and it didn’t disappoint. I took most of the day off to enjoy the pomp and ceremony that the British do so well. And I definitely enjoyed having some of my own coronation cookies with a lovely cuppa or two! Many people would have enjodelicious food to celebrate including a lot of tea and biscuits on their buffet tables, street parties or a quiet afternoon tea.  It got me thinking about whether Charles likes tea and biscuits and I did a bit of research……  King Charles doesn't like chocolate or coffee, who would have thought it?...
What is ANZAC Day? Anzac Day is held every year on April 25 is one of Australia and New Zealand’s most important and revered national occasions. The ANZAC acronym stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This day marks the anniversary of the first major military action the countries’ forces fought during World War I. Anzac Day is a time in which Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war, while honouring those who have given their lives for their country. The brave Australians and New Zealanders who served and lost their lives at war to maintain peace are remembered and honoured in these countries on Anzac Day on April 25. 5 Fascinating facts about Anzac Day The...
