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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