I did a little digging and found some interesting holidays we can celebrate in May.
Here we go:
May 1
National Join Hands Day
This is a day that both the older and younger generations come together. Put their aside their differences and work together towards a common goal. Volunteering, reading to residents at a nursing home, organize food drives or clean up local parks.
it's Also
National Play Outside Day
Put down the phone or tablet and get outdoors! Go for a hike. Take the kids to the park. Take the dog for a walk. Do a little gardening. Ride your bike. Dance in the rain.
May 2
National Lemonade Day
This day encourages the entrepreneurial spirit in children. Who hasn't set up a lemonade stand as a child? And, more importantly, who doesn't love a nice tall, cold glass of freshly made lemonade?
May 3
National Lumpy Rug Day
Two ways to celebrate this day. Spring cleaning, because who doesn't love a nice clean rug? Or, face our problems head on and not sweep it under the rug. I'm sure we can all celebrate this day one way or another (or both).
May 4
National Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be with you.
May 6
National Beverage Day
This day encourages us to enjoy our favorite beverage. Hot or cold? Caffeinated or carbonated? Cocktail or mocktail? Frozen, blended, creamy, smooth? How will you celebrate the day?
May 7
National School Lunch Hero Day
Dedicated to the lunchroom ladies (and men). What was your favorite lunch at school? I would have to say spaghetti (in elementary school). The school I went to had actual lunch ladies that made the lunches at school. The food was pretty good.
May 8
National Dog Mom's Day
I expect a card and breakfast in bed, Pippen!!
May 9
National Lost Sock Memorial Day
This is the day to say goodbye to those single, lonely socks in your drawer. What to do with them? How about: Make a sock puppet, use it as a dust rag, make wrist warmers or choose to never wear matching socks again.
May 12
National Limerick Day
There was a lady named Ferris
Whom nothing could ever embarrass
Till the bath salts one day
in the tub where she lay
Turned out to be Plaster of Paris.
May 14
National Dance Like a Chicken Day
This day encourages everyone to dance like chickens. Flap your arms and strut like a chicken. Do the chicken dance. Maybe Patti's chickens can teach us some new moves?
May 15
National Armed Forces Day
A day set aside to pay tribute to the military in the United States Armed Forces. The United States Military is composed of 6 branches: Army, Airforce, Space Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. How to observe? Volunteer for an organization that supports those that are deployed. Organize some care packages to be sent out. Send letters to those serving in the military to thank them. Honor a service member.
May 16
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
Break out those random acts of kindness and shower some or all of your neighbors. Help an elderly neighbor with some yard work, run some errands for a neighbor, invite them over for coffee or drop off some yummy homemade baked goods.
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National Love a Tree Day
Trees do quite a bit for us and it's time to give back. Besides providing oxygen, moderating the climate and creating a beautiful landscape to enjoy, trees also provide a home for animals. Go outside and celebrate trees by taking a hike, hang out in a park or arboretum or, even better, plant a tree!
and, most importantly, it's
National Mimosa Day
Luckily this falls on a Sunday. Go ahead and have a few Mimosas this morning to celebrate!
May 17
National Pack Rat Day
Take a good long look at yourself and your possessions and decide if you have pack rat tendencies. A great day to clean out your attic, garage or basement and get rid of things that are collecting dust.
May 18
National Visit Your Relatives Day
Since I have a lot of family members reading this, they won't be surprised when I drop by their house today.
It's also
National No Dirty Dishes Day
This will never happen at our house. I can dream, though.
May 20
National Rescue Dog Day
A day to celebrate our rescue dog, Pippen. As if he doesn't get celebrated enough around here...
May 21
National Pizza Party Day
It's Friday and I'm making pizza. Come on over!
May 23
National Lucky Penny Day
Once upon a time, pennies were made of copper, making it valuable. You could also buy things for a penny (penny candy). Some people only pick up pennies if they are head side up. See a penny pick it up and all day long you'll have good luck. Keep your eyes peeled for those pennies.
May 24
National Brother's Day
A day to celebrate our brothers that tortured us as kids while our parent's weren't looking .
May 25
National Brown Bag It Day
Pack up a lunch and bring it to work or school today! What you pack will be much more healthy than eating out. Don't forget those reusable containers!
it's also
National Towel Day
A tribute to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." "A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have." Think about it. A towel can be used to dry yourself off after a shower, bath or swim. They can be rolled up and put at the base of a door to keep a draft out. They can be used in an emergency to stop bleeding. We use them to dust, wash/dry our car and bike. The list goes on and on. You can celebrate today by packing a towel.
May 28
National Road Trip Day
The kickoff to the summer road trip season. Where will you go?
May 30
National Creativity Day
Unleash your imagination. Embrace your own creativity and celebrate other's creative works.
May 31
National Smile Day
This day encourages everyone to smile. Your smile can help brighten someone's day. It can also improve your day. Smiles are infectious. Smile and the whole world smiles with you.
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