The origin of this phrase isn't clear and there are two possible ones. One is a figurative origin and the other is based off of a 15th century veal pie. But that origin has been labeled a 'nice story' and not very probable. You can read about the origin of the phrase here . Using this phrase indicates that the person is very certain of an outcome and would be surprised if something happened differently and that surprise would cause them to do something so crazy like trying to eat a hat, which is impossible.

Today the phrase means that something is going to happen without delay. 

Mad Hatter Day Wow. Mad Hatter can be a lot more than the character we all know from Alice in Wonderland. I discovered it is also a disease , an enemy of Batman , an American gangster , a musician , the LSU Head Coach , a bank robber , the 492d Fighter Squadron of US Air Force , a hockey team , a horse , an acapella group , the name of an album by Bonham and Chick Corea , a Woody Woodpecker Short , and a British comedy film from 1935 . Hats! Mad Hatter Hats! Physician Assistant Day What Is a PA? Physician Assistant vs Nurse Practitioner Weigh becoming a physician assistant instead of a medical doctor Come and Take it Day An American patriotic slogan used in 1778 This day's focus, however, is all about taking the day. Seize the day!

Make a Hat Day There are so many different kinds of hats!  Pick one from these templates and make your own. Winter is coming, why not hold a hat drive and donate hats for the homeless to your local rescue mission? Felt Hat Day Wow. This is a lot of felt hats.   Greenpeace Day Get involved ‘How to Change the World’ Traces the Birth of Greenpeace Get Ready Day Today focus on emergency preparedness.  Don't be someone who thinks, "That will never happen to me." Make a plan with your family for fire evacuation, flooding, whatever might be a possibility in your city/state.  Create a car kit for the winter. Be informed. Make a plan. Build a kit. Get involved. International Dot Day Listen to the book that inspired the day.  The Dot by Peter Reynolds Get Involved!  Make Your Mark...It Matters! Explore your creative side during Dot Day!

September From septem, Latin for “seven.”   If September Means “Seven” Why is it the Ninth Month? Classical Music Month Classical music is art music (I love that description!) Two articles written in the same month of the same year, one claims classical music is dead and the second article is a rebuttal piece: Requiem: Classical music in America is dead. The Fat Lady is Still Singing Classical Archives : The Largest Classical Music Site in the World 10 Pieces of Classical Music You Know Thanks to the Movies Top 5 movies about classical musicians Some movies that make classical music the main character: Fantasia , Fantasia 2000 , what other ones do you know of? Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrating the contributions Hispanics have made 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America September 15 is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on...

Hat Day I do not wear hats well...at all. But if you do hats well then today is your day! Want to find a new hat for yourself?  Check out this website . Strawberry Ice Cream Day Perfect No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe My mouth is watering, I love strawberries!