Did you know there are holidays out there that no one has ever heard of?
I went down a cyberspace rabbit hole the other day and found this website–https://www.holidayscalendar.com/topics/weird/ .
Here’s some favorite never-heard-of-holidays I found.
Z Day—January 1st: “For years, people whose last names start with a “Z” were the last to be chosen in any alphabetical system, and this day corrects that problem. On this day, people with last names starting with a “Z” get the chance to go first, ahead of anyone else. At least in theory. These individuals are automatically moved to the front of the line, even if it’s only for one day of the year.” No joke! Click on the link if you don’t believe me…
World Sword Swallowers Day—Fourth Saturday in February: “It’s our opinion that most people don’t know someone who swallows swords for either fun or profit. If a person does, however, they should thank them on World Sword Swallowers Day—a holiday that celebrates this ancient art and the people who practice it.” Someone give that guy a drink of water!
And, last but not least . . .
Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day—July 27th: “This holiday is observed on July 27th, and it gives everyone a chance to bond with their plants and probably get a few strange looks from their neighbors as well.”
Those are just a few. Check out the link above and share your favorite with us—or come up with your own!
Question: Do any of these weirdo holidays spark ideas for short stories?
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What a crazy list, Deb. Thanks for the link. I’ll be perusing it for a while, see if anything sparks a story idea.
Crazy . . . yes, that’s the word for it, Terry!
It’s one of those sites that, if you’re not careful, you’ll not come up for air for hours. 🙂
Have a great Friday!
Wow, Deb. Who knew?
Hi Sue! Thanks for stopping by and dipping in to the craziness, to use Terry’s summation.
I think, the more I check out obscure websites, each of them could use that tagline–Who Knew?
Have a great weekend, my friend.
Thanks for the plug, Deb. 😁
More on this Sunday….
You got it!
Enjoying it immensely.
🙂
funny list, Deb. who makes up these things?
I can hardly wait for July 27. Do you suppose I can take an artificial plant for a walk?
Hi Kay!
My husband asked me the same thing: “Who are these people?”
Since I’ve killed any house plant I ever had, I’ll be taking a plastic plant for a walk, too.
And outside plants? I strike a deal with mine. I water you, God gives you sunshine. If you want to live, it’s up to you.
🙂
Have a great day!
Usually at the beginning of the month, Edie Melson gives a list of weird holidays for that month on her website, The Write Conversation. It’s an easy rabbit hole to go down.
Hi Patricia!
Thanks for the tip…rabbit holes keep me from listening to the news–always a plus in my book.
Have a good day!
There’s also a National Days Today and several others who list the regular national days. Today is National Sea Shell Day, Hike with a Geek Day, Take Your Dog to Work Day, Ice Cream Soda Day, Vanilla Milkshake Day, and American Eagle Day.
Mornin’, Marilyn!
I choose, let me see, Hike With A Geek Day. Oh, wait! I’m the Geek–guess I’m going alone… 🙂
Thanks for chiming in this morning.
Good afternoon, Deb! So many “holidays” now.
Make Up Your Own Holiday, on March 26, seems like the ultimate Genie grants you a wish day. In fact, I’ll create a Genie Grants You Three Wishes Day, as a thought experiment each year 🙂
Hope you have a fine weekend!
Dale…I like it!
Thanks for your idea. Bet you could have a blast with that. I wonder what folks would come up with for their wishes.
I’ll be thinkin’ on mine… 🤔
Have a good one!