Why Chicken Wings, Lasagna, and Lipstick Deserve a Spot on Your July 29 Calendar

Let’s be honest: July is a sweaty, sun-soaked blur of vacations, cookouts, and enough patriotic leftovers to last till Labor Day. So by the time we reach July 29, the mood isn’t exactly “flag waving” or “fireworks booming”—it’s more “please give me an excuse to eat something indulgent in peace.” Luckily, America delivers with not one, not two, but three national days that celebrate exactly what we’re all craving: food, flair, and just a little fun.

So what’s on the plate—literally and figuratively—for Tuesday, July 29, 2025?

Well, brace yourself. It’s National Chicken Wing Day, National Lasagna Day, and National Lipstick Day. A trio that might not make much sense on paper but somehow works better than buffalo sauce and blue cheese. (And if you know, you know.)

Let’s dive into this delightfully odd mash-up of taste and tint.

First, the wings.

National Chicken Wing Day has been around since 1977, when the city of Buffalo, New York, declared it an official celebration of their culinary invention. And yes, there is debate about who made the first batch, but we’ll leave that argument to the food historians and focus on what really matters: crispy skin, saucy goodness, and a decent pile of napkins.

Wings are the ultimate communal food. Whether you like them dripping in buffalo sauce, dusted in lemon pepper, smothered in barbecue, or glazed with honey garlic, one thing is clear—nobody eats wings alone. You eat them at tailgates, at game nights, and around tables with people you like enough to not judge you when things get messy.

So on this Tuesday, call your crew. Fire up the fryer. Or better yet, let someone else do the cooking and try a local wing joint you’ve never visited before. It’s hot outside anyway—you deserve to sit back and let the professionals sauce things up.

Then, the lasagna.

If wings are the king of finger foods, lasagna is the queen of comfort. Rich, layered, gooey perfection—the kind of dish that says “sit down and stay awhile.” National Lasagna Day doesn’t get nearly the hype it deserves, but it absolutely should. This isn’t just a dinner—it’s a warm hug on a plate.

And before you say, “I don’t have time to make lasagna on a weeknight,” let me stop you right there. Lasagna is a dish that begs for advance planning and leisurely assembly. But it’s also forgiving. Make it on Sunday, bake it Tuesday. Or skip the labor entirely and swing by your favorite Italian spot. Either way, the experience should be slow and satisfying, like turning off your phone and eating dinner at an actual table.

Want to get creative? Try a spin on the classic. Go vegetarian with roasted eggplant and mushrooms. Try a white lasagna with béchamel and chicken. Or layer in some spicy sausage and ricotta if you’re feeling bold. Lasagna might be traditional, but it’s far from boring.

And finally… the lipstick.

National Lipstick Day might not involve cheese or sauce, but it celebrates something just as essential: confidence. Whether you’re a gloss girl, a matte queen, or someone who’s never owned a lipstick in your life, today is an open invitation to try something new, bold, or totally out of your comfort zone.

There’s something strangely powerful about swiping on a bright red lip before running errands or choosing a deep berry tone for no reason at all. It’s not about looking perfect—it’s about owning your space, your expression, your right to be playful or dramatic or quietly fierce. Lipstick, in many ways, is less about beauty and more about presence.

And while it’s true that some people roll their eyes at “made-up” holidays, I say let them roll. There’s enough seriousness in the world. If celebrating a shade of lipstick—or two plates of pasta and a pile of wings—brings you joy, that’s reason enough.

So what’s the common thread?

At first glance, chicken wings, lasagna, and lipstick don’t have much in common. But look again, and there’s something quietly lovely about this trio. They each offer a kind of indulgence—whether it’s flavor, comfort, or flair. They’re all best when shared. And they remind us that joy isn’t always big or expensive or complicated. Sometimes, it’s just sitting at a table with friends, sauce on your face and color on your lips, laughing a little too loud because you can.

This Tuesday, don’t let the weirdness of the combo stop you. Go ahead and wear that bold coral you’ve been scared of. Order the wings. Eat the second helping of lasagna. Post the selfie, even if your lipstick isn’t perfect. Celebrate the ordinary in the most extraordinary way—by saying yes to things that taste good, feel good, and make the day just a little bit brighter.

Because life is short. And July 29 only comes once a year.