Saturday, January 10, 2015

7 holidays that would make you love January more

 Hello January


Hello January... a new month, a new year, and a fresh start. Our well deserved Christmas break can leave us in a holiday hangover but there's nothing to worry about because January also has some quirky holidays that we'll all be happy to know and celebrate.


1) JANUARY 7: TEMPURA DAY

Although there really is no concrete evidence pointing out to its origins, I think Tempura must really be given a day to pay tribute to its yumminess. Thank you Japan for inventing this! Subarashii!

Learn more about Tempura from http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-tempura-day


2) JANUARY 13: RUBBER DUCKIE DAY

I know what you're thinking... "am I serious? " 
Well... apparently, there is such a day for this cute iconic symbol made more popular because Ernie of Sesame Street. Learn more about it:   http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-rubber-ducky-day



3) JANUARY 14: DRESS YOUR PET DAY

Come on... this is your chance to dress your pet like it was Halloween, hahaha! Although this is an American Holiday, I think it would be really fun if this goes big in the Philippines. 


4) JANUARY 18: WINNIE THE POOH DAY

This day happens to be AA Milne's Birthday, Winnie the Pooh's author. This loveable character first appeared in 1926 with his friends: Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger.  


5) JANUARY 19: POPCORN DAY

Yes there is such a day... a day to recognize our all time favorite movie snack! There's no concrete origin behind this American Holiday but most of the sources link this to the Superbowl. Read more on it from: http://www.popcorn.org/AboutUs/Media/NationalPopcornDay/tabid/115/Default.aspx


6) JANUARY 21: HUG DAY

 A warm hug on a chilly January Day can really be comforting. This holiday started in 1986 to encourage people to reach out more and give hugs to family and friends. It's not YET celebrated in the Philippines but I think this is one holiday we should celebrate as it has enormous benefits to one's well-being. Learn more about its history and its ongoing activities from:  http://www.nationalhuggingday.com/


7) JANUARY 26: BUBBLE WRAP APPRECIATION DAY

Admit it, popping those bubbles can be addicting. The sound of those little pops are just therapeutic. Luckily, someone took notice and gave bubble wrap its own day. Now bring out those old bubble wraps and start popping!

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