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National Honey Month is celebrated in September, so September 1st is the first day to celebrate. It’s sweet, adds a flavor different from sugar, and can even add nutrition benefits.
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The Ancient Chinese used honey for medicinal purposes, and was used as a form of money in Europe around 1000 AD. And who can forget Winnie the Pooh and his love for honey.
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How can YOU celebrate National Honey Month? Learn about beekeeping! Try a new flavor–depending on the type of flower used by the bee, honey will have distinct flavor and color.
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Perhaps plan a honey tasting party with some of the products mentioned here! Or try a new honey based recipe.
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According to https://nationaltoday.com/national-honey-month/, “the average worker bee only produces about one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey throughout its entire lifetime”. Wow–so much work for a tiny taste of sweetness.
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And, “For every pound of honey, honeybees must tap over two million flowers.” There you go–the importance of continuing to provide bee-friendly lawns and flower gardens right there!
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Honey can be a health aid–have you ever tried honey in tea for when you have a cough or sore throat? It’s also a chemical free natural sugar. It might even help you sleep better. Honey is worth celebrating.
from: Jerusalem Biblical Market
The Jerusalem Gifts Shop was established in 2004 to meet their aim “to build a bridge between the nations and Israel”. They seek out products that are difficult to find anywhere else! They are located in Jerusalem, and purchases from this website support Israeli artists and manufacturers. They ship to the United States.
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