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February 18 marks National Wine and Beverage Day. Pour yourself a drink and toast to these interesting facts about your favorite fermented fruit.
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Benjamin Franklin would have described wine as "a constant proof that God loves us and that he loves to see us happy".

The founding father would have liked the National Wine Day. Especially the holiday invented this year, because it also took place on Presidents' Day, a federal holiday on the third Monday in February.

The national holiday calendar, which follows the notable dates, does not indicate origin for the National Wine Day. And the site Checkiday either, which simply says that the holidays of February 18 were started "to spread the benefits of wine in terms of love and health."

That's all you need in social media to make #NationalDrinkWineDay a trendy hashtag all day long.

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The stars and their wine

Several celebrities intervened too. The actress Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives") has defined wine as "a hug in a glass" in a tweet.

Kyle MacLachlan ("Twin Peaks") wished everyone a day "out of this whirlwind", in a tweet containing a GIF of him twirling his glass of white.

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, hosts of NBC Today, said in their tweet that "every day is the #NationalDrinkWineDay".

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Paul Sparrow, director of the FDR Library and Museum in Poughkeepsie, NY, said the celebrants were toasting "Franklin Roosevelt, our oldest president in office." remember that he ended the prohibition!

Unlike other invented holidays, the national restaurant chains do not promote wine agreements although some, like Olive Garden, tweeted about it on Monday.

Wine on a budget?

Looking to enjoy a cheap bottle at home? Aldi's Winking Owl costs $ 2.97 in most places, which carry alcohol. Trader Joe's sells $ 2.99 a bottle from its Charles Shaw range, commonly known as "Two Buck Chuck".

Some local spots have tweeted discounts for potential celebrities. Among these, Red, Wine & Brew, of Mentor, Ohio, said that buyers could take the wines purchased at retail price in their store in the living room.

The Dry Creek Vineyard in Healdsburg, California, has achieved 25% savings and 1 US dollar shipping for visitors wishing to ship their selections to the home.

Even the craft beer Strawberry Ale Works from Clarksville, Tennessee, informs the revelers that wine drinkers are welcome with a $ 2 off at the cocktail hour.

Joe Canal's discount wine, beer and spirits retailer, based in Lawrenceville, NJ, has been trying to attract customers with several deals, including a $ 16 discount on the state's Mullan Road Cellars Red Blend. from Washington, priced at $ 55.99.

Finally, Max's Wine Dive, which has offices in Denver and several in Texas, including Austin and Houston, reminded customers of its 15% discount on customers with the same postal code as the restaurant.

Those wishing to participate Monday night can participate in an online "Biggest Cheers" on Instagram and have the chance to win a Coravin Wine Conservation System.

Follow the USA TODAY reporter, Mike Snider, on Twitter: @ MikeSnider.

Contributor: Kelly Tyko

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