It’s writing prompt day at the Life Writers Vlog, and this time we’re creating our own holiday.
With so many unusual celebrations out there—like International Pickle Day, National Mustard Day, Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, National Lost Sock Memorial Day—why not invent one that’s all yours?
Mine would be National Eat Watermelon All Day Day. We’d have seed-spitting contests, rind recipes, watermelon head decorating, and more. Pure fruity fun!
Now it’s your turn. What’s the name of your special holiday? How would you celebrate it? What activities would be available?
Let your imagination take the lead, and remember to share your fun day in the comments section below.
But regardless of the day you choose to celebrate, always remember, the only way to do this wrong is to not do it at all!
I can’t remember how it got started, but at one of my past jobs, we celebrated National Talk-like-a-Pirate Day. It had nothing to do with the pirate holiday in Tampa , FL, as this was in Colorado. We would all come in with patches on one eye or a bandana hat. (This was before Johnny Depp) and belts with swords hanging on them or chain necklaces or a hook on our hand. Some brought in buckets of gold coins, which were really gold foil over chocolates. Before.every meeting we would all say “Aaargh!” really loud. It was hysterical. It might’ve… Read more »
When I was a reference librarian, we kept a book at the desk titled Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events. I used to love paging through it in search of the most outrageous excuses to have a party. After watching this, Patricia, I couldn’t resist the urge to go to Days of the Year (https://www.daysoftheyear.com/) and revel in the oddities to be found in August alone. Who could resist National Creamsicle Day, World Lizard Day, or National Tattoo Removal Day? I’m naturally drawn to days celebrating food in all its infinite variety (National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day), as well as to… Read more »
I think finish your project day is a phenomenal idea! It might just help me find a path through my sewing/project room!
Those sound fun, Terry! Especially chocolate chip cookie day!
If it were up to Lisa, we’d celebrate National Listen to Your Wife Day. We’d have contests like “Name the last five things your wife said.”, measure the elapsed time between “Are you wearing that shirt?” and when a new one is selected and approved, and provide awards in gold, silver and bronze for the least number of suggestions ignored per day, with extra points if it’s a driving direction. The highlight contest, with prize money, for the man who can not only hear his wife speak from another room but also can accurately state what she’s said, unaided by… Read more »
lol!!!! I like Lisa’s way of thinking!
How about Celebrate Beach Day? I’ve had so many happy times swimming, reading and relaxing on the beach my whole life.
I’d love a Celebrate Beach Day, as long as it doesn’t turn into National Shark Attack Day, which appears to be growing in popularity among several species of shark. I’d sit under an umbrella and watch the scenery.
Here are the only national days we were allowed to celebrate in the firmer Soviet Union: New Year’s Day, International Women’s Day, International Workers’ Day, and Victory Day. Laugh your hearts out and appreciate America.
Etya, your comment was a reminder to celebrate the exuberance and silliness that represent some of the best qualities of the American personality. I remember a visit from my Scottish in-laws in which Karen (married to my brother-in-law’s brother) ransacked the local grocery store shelves for a wide variety of mini cat-food cans. She pointed out that she could only find two or three flavors in Edinburgh, and I – conditioned to apologize for my country’s materialism – muttered something about American excess. “Oh, no,” she replied, in her lovely Scots accent, “American cats have a better trade union.” It… Read more »
Your in- law was correct. American cats, I should say pets have better trade unions. Where I grew up, we did not have pet food in stores and the homeless dogs were taken away by the government to be euthanized.
Was Victory Day the one with the big parade and all the military troops, tanks, and missiles? I remember seeing that on TV, and the comments on whether any new armament would be showcased.
The one and the same. Fortunately, they continue to memorialize the fallen heroes of World War II today. It is a big thing, and people come carrying the photos of the loved ones who have died defending their country. Were it not for the Russians, we all be talking German today, and most likely, I wouldn’t be born.
Wow. Interesting to know. I remember seeing that on TV also when I was young.
I am sure they showed it in America. When I was young, they were showing us pictures of the Vietnam War and bashed the Beatles as part of the propaganda.
If I remember correctly, Russia lost almost eight million soldiers and millions of civilians
The Soviet Union, which included Russia, lost an estimated 27 million people during World War II. This figure includes both military and civilian deaths, with the military losses estimated at 8.7 million and civilian losses at 19 million, according to Lumen Learning. The Soviet Union suffered the most casualties of any nation during the war.
My holiday would be “Discount Day”. That means my husband would have to spend the day with me as I shopped in all kinds of discount stores. He would not be allowed to complain, or stand by with a grumpy look on his face. He would engage in looking at all the sale items and must show enthusiasm for my choices. “Ollies” is my favorite discount store and was just voted the best discount store in the country. It would be a very happy holiday for me
That sounds like a plan…shopping with your wife and not grumbling.
I didn’t realize you were cruel. You seem so nice in person.
My husband offers condolences to you, Judy. He went discount shopping for clothes with me once only in our fifty years of married life. It was at Dillard’s and he looked miserable.
We train to affect that miserable look. Its a skill passed from father to son, and honed over years of marriage.
Now maybe if it was discount tools, or hobby stuff?
Nah! people of your species would still grumble.
Hahahah
I second that.