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Purity Laws, Picnic Baskets, and a Dragon to Slay: It's a Holiday-Packed Thursday!
First up, raise a glass, because today is German Beer Day. The holiday marks the anniversary of the Reinheitsgebot, Germany's legendary Beer Purity Law, which was signed into existence on this very date all the way back in 1516. Five centuries of brewing standards is definitely worth toasting. Whether you reach for a classic or discover something new on the shelf, today is the perfect excuse to go German.
Next on the calendar is Slay a Dragon Day, which sounds far more dramatic than your Thursday morning commute. The day honors the legend of St. George, who reportedly rescued both a town and a princess by taking down a fearsome dragon way back in the 3rd century. Heroism has never had a better holiday.
And rounding out the trio is National Picnic Day, a celebration tailor-made for the Coachella Valley's gorgeous spring weather. Grab a blanket, load up a basket, and find yourself a perfect patch of grass, because dining al fresco is the move today.
Speaking of picnics, the word "picnic" is front and center in today's pop quiz, and Jerry has two questions that will put your pop culture knowledge to the test. Think you know your classic music and vintage cartoons? Prove it!
1) The Fifth Dimension scored their second Billboard Top Ten hit in 1968 with "Stone Soul Picnic," a song written by Laura Nero. Nero claimed she invented a brand-new word that appears dozens of times throughout the song. What is that word?
A) Hoggle
B) Mimsy
C) Surrey
2) Yogi Bear is famous for prowling Jellystone National Park in search of picnic baskets, but every bear has to start somewhere. Before landing his own show, Yogi made his television debut in 1958 as part of a supporting segment. Which cartoon show gave Yogi his big break?
A) The Huckleberry Hound Show
B) The Quick Draw McGraw Show
C) The Woody Woodpecker Show
Think you know the answers? Watch the video above to find out how you did, and catch Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz every weekday morning, brought to you by One Coachella Valley.
By: NBC Palm Springs
April 23, 2026
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