October 30, 2013 is
National Candy Corn Day
It’s National Candy Corn Day! Did you know that candy corn has been around for more than 100 years and has never changed its look, taste, or design?
George Renninger of the Wunderle Candy Company created candy corn in the 1880s. It was made to look like a kernel of corn and became instantly popular because of its innovative design. It was one of the first candies to feature three different colors!
Today, candy corn is a favorite American treat to enjoy during the Halloween season. The National Confectioners Association estimates that 35 million pounds of candy corn are sold annually. Since a cup of candy corn has fewer calories than a cup of raisins, you can grab a handful to celebrate National Candy Corn Day!
On Tuesday, Clay Aiken news was difficult to find. All there seemed to be was one picture posted by the Law & Order, SVU hair stylist.
Is it just me? I think Clay looks a bit uncomfortable in this picture.
Do you remember when Clay Aiken was the UNICEF Ambassador in charge of Trick-or-Treat For UNICEF?
The following is the press release that was sent out about this. It was in 2005.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 2005
Tuesday May 31, 10:48 am ET
Celebrating 55-Years of Heroic Achievement By ChildrenMulti-platinum recording artist and UNICEF National Ambassador Clay Aiken will act as the National Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Spokesperson for the 2005 campaign. As this year’s national spokesperson, Aiken will encourage kids and adults to get involved by raising funds for vulnerable children in other parts of the world. Aiken was appointed a National Ambassador in 2004.
For the second year, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF online will include games and an innovative online program designed to engage kids and adults in virtual Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. There is also a new online resource, http://www.TeachUNICEF.org, which was created to help teachers and youth group leaders engage students as active global citizens by learning about UNICEF’s efforts worldwide. The Web site includes information on donations and their impact, descriptions of how UNICEF operates during emergencies, perspectives from UNICEF staff, “audio blogs” of teachers and students who contributed to the relief efforts and “discussion starters” for teachers to engage students.
I was teaching school in 2005 and my class and the entire school worked hard to support Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF. We didn’t get a visit from Clay, but we did get a wonderful plaque that was placed in the office with pride.
Another press release from UNICEF:
This year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson is UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken, a former U.S. schoolteacher who witnessed the reopening of tent schools using the School-in-a-Box in Indonesia after the tsunami struck there in 2004.
The following picture was part of the press release.
One more press release:
UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken to Visit Top Fundraising School
As a beloved and widely recognized campaign, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has inspired many celebrities and corporations to get involved. Adding to the excitement in 2005, multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken will serve as the national Trick-or-Treat spokesperson. Throughout October, the Raleigh, N.C., native and former teacher, will encourage kids to participate in the program.
In a further showing of support for the fundraising efforts of kids and schools across the country, Aiken will personally visit the school that raises the most money for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF this year. Details and timing for Aiken’s visit will be announced at a later date.
“Trick-or-Treat is more than a fundraising program,” said Aiken, who was appointed a UNICEF Ambassador in 2004 and has already visited UNICEF programs in tsunami-stricken Indonesia and war-torn Uganda. “For many children, it is their first introduction to philanthropy and the needs of their peers in places far away. It is wonderful to know that I can be a part of that moment.”
I would imagine that the task of being the Trick-or-Treat Ambassador was an exciting time for Clay. It combined his love of teaching with his support of UNICEF.
Did or do your kids participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF?
Is this program used in other countries?
If you thought it was photo of an unattractive and uncomfortable moment then why did you post it?
I thought about it a lot. But, although it isn't my favorite picture, it is not a horrible picture and it can be found all over the web. I guess I don't have to like everything, but if its news and nor rumor, then I will consider posting.
Clay does look like he is not feeling well ..in the picture with the hairstylist….I hope everything is good in Clays life…..
We're always used to see Clay smiling so in this picture he looks a little serious, but still handsome. Thanks Musicfan.
Looks tired, bless his heart. Looking forward to 11/6!
I haven’t ever had the chance to trick or treat for UNICEF but I ‘ve definitely definitely donated. It’s such a wonderful organization and Im so proud of Clays association with them. He really tries to do good in the world. 🙂
Fun blog today – I especially like the UNICEF info. I believe that Clay enjoyed that job!!
Regarding the picture – I am glad you posted it. It is not so bad, just looks like Clay wishes he was doing something else at the time.
Thank you for the blog. It's time to have a bit of candy corn!
i also beleve clay injoyed that job in the picture clay looks alittle tired or under the weather im so use to seing him smile
Maybe Clay is not happy with the hairdo that was created for him. I know I didn't like it when I saw the previous photos that Taylor Hicks posted. Of course, I'm usually not happy with my own hair after it has been cut and styled. As an old friend used to say "The difference between a bad hair cut and a good hair cut is two weeks". Maybe Clay ate too much Halloween candy!
Clay does look a little uncomfortable! It's not a typical happy, smiley, arm around the other person Clay picture! Body language on the hairdresser says to me that he likes Clay…..like LOTS! 🙂
I do believe that whoever took that picture was right up in their faces and used the flash(not the best idea for Clay's fair skin)…it's just a bad picture and really has nothing to do with how Clay really looks. I've got some doozies of my own that, thank heavens, people don't post on the boards. He looked great in other pictures taken around the same time. Having said that…I'll take any picture you want to post. You always do a wonderful job.