Prohibition Remembrance Day - January 16th, 2025
Prohibition Remembrance Day: A Toast to a Bygone Era Mark your calendars, folks! January 16th, 2025, is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it's time to raise a glass (or not, depending on your stance on the matter) to Prohibition Remembrance Day ! For those who might be wondering, "What's the big deal about Prohibition?" let's take a step back in time. Prohibition, also known as the Noble Experiment, was a nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages that lasted from 1920 to 1933. The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified on January 16, 1919, aimed to reduce crime, corruption, and social problems associated with excessive drinking. Sounds like a noble cause, right? However, as we all know, the best-laid plans often go awry. Prohibition led to a rise in organized crime, bootlegging, and, well, some pretty fancy speakeasies. Traditions and Celebrations Fast-forward to the pres...