I did a little research and found some fun holidays that we can celebrate next month. I started this Fun National Days in the middle of the year and thought I would continue until I come full circle.
Here is a look at some of January's Fun National Days:
January 3
National Drinking Straw Day
This is the day in 1888 that Marvin C. Stone received a patent for the drinking straw. The first straws were used for drinking beer. By using the straw they could avoid the solid byproducts of fermentation that might have sunk to the bottom. Straws are now made in a wide variety of materials. If using a straw today, please drink responsibly with a reusable straw! (I'm looking at you, Patti!)
It's also
National Fruitcake Toss Day
It's time to get that first workout in of the year along with using up that lovely fruitcake that Aunt Martha gave you. How to celebrate the day? Gather your friends for a fruitcake toss competition. Everyone must bring a fruitcake they received. The one who hurls the fruitcake the farthest, wins. Make sure to have hot cocoa and prizes on hand.
January 6
National Bean Day
Great day for Vegetarians and Vegans to celebrate. Beans come in many sizes, shapes and colors and are a big source of protein. I did a little digging and found that this holiday was started to honor Gregory Mendel, whose research of breeding pea plants is the basis of modern genetics. How to celebrate today? Try a new bean variety. Try a new recipe with beans. Suggestions: Black Bean Brownies, Chocolate Chip Blondies or Black Bean Protein Bites.
January 8
National JoyGerm Day
Today is a reminder that positivity and kindness to others can influence others to pass along that positive attitude. Laugh, smile and spread some joy today!
January 11
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
Good, because my desk is a total mess!
January 14
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Pippen! Where are you?
January 16
National Nothing Day
It's just that. Nothing. A day set aside with nothing to celebrate. You can celebrate by, well, doing nothing. Put nothing in a glass and use it as a centerpiece. Write nothing in your diary for today. Send an email with nothing in it to your friends and family. When asked, "What are your plans for the day?" You can reply, "Nothing." In fact, "Nothing" can be your response to everything today.
January 19
National Popcorn Day
Sweet? Savory? Buttered or plain? Caramelized? With nuts or chocolate? I will definitely be celebrating with some lightly salted popcorn. How about you?
January 20
National Cheese Lover's Day
A day set aside for RT to enjoy various cheeses. If one day is not enough for you, look for
Feb. 10 Cream Cheese Brownie Day
March 5 Cheese Doodle Day
April 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
May 18 Cheese Souffle Day
June 4 Cheese Day
July 30 Cheesecake Day
August Goat Cheese Month
September 20 String Cheese Day
October 9 Moldy Cheese Day
November 6 Nachos Day
December 20 Sangria Day (wine and cheese always go together!)
January 21
National Hugging Day
Hugging releases oxytocin, a feel good hormone. Hugs can reduce stress, ease anxiety and lower blood pressure. Hugs and touch also improve our sleep. This day is set aside to help everyone to show more emotion in public. The only way to celebrate is to offer a hug to someone.
It's also
National Get to Know Your Customer Day
Umm. I work retail and I know too many Karen's already. How about getting to know the retail employees instead?
January 23
National Handwriting Day
A day set aside for us to put pen to paper and write down our thoughts. Sure, using technology is a lot faster, but, the art of putting pen to paper is very tactile and requires patience. It forces the mind to slow down. Ways to celebrate today? Write in a journal. Write out your "To Do" list. Write a short note (or letter) to someone. Work on your handwriting skills.
January 24
National Compliment Day
What a great way to brighten someone's day! A compliment boosts the receiver's mood and also shows them that the giver noticed them. How to celebrate the day? Take the time to reflect on what you admire about that person. Give out compliments. Make a list of different ways to compliment others.
It's also
National Peanut Butter Day
Hint, Hint, Uncle Steve.
January 25
National Opposite Day
Hello! Or is it Good Bye? Am I cold? Or, maybe I'm hot? Have fun today doing the opposite of what you say or mean. Breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast?
January 26
National Spouses Day
A day to celebrate the bond between you and your loved one. A day to appreciate all that your spouse has put up with over the years. A day to show gratitude for putting up with your random water glasses strewn about the house. For putting up with me and my weird dog. How to celebrate? Spend some time with the one you love. I'm sure RT will just love more time with me and my water glasses.
January 31
National Hot Chocolate Day
It's probably pretty cold outside today which makes it a great day for a cup of hot chocolate.
It's also
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A day to reverse our ways, our direction or maybe just our shirt. How to observe the day? Go out the back door. Have dinner for breakfast (or vice versa). Add coffee to your milk. Write your name backward. Wear your shirt backward. Read a book starting with the last page.
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