Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year are over but that doesn't mean that the festivities are done for February. Here are some Holidays worth knowing and celebrating; several of them might come as a surprise but you know.... everyday is a holiday! :)
(1) February 17: WORLD HUMAN SPIRIT DAY
As a day of reflection, World Human Spirit day encourages people to reflect and connect with their spirituality. According to Giftypedia, "this holiday was started by Michael Levy of Point of Life in 2003 to promote a human spirit that lives the creative, peaceful, loving life that it was meant to live. People all over the world are encouraged to take 2 minutes of silence at 3pm Eastern Time to meditate to find the true spirit of freedom and peace that lives within each of us."
(2) February 18: DRINK WINE DAY
NOW THIS IS MY KIND OF HOLIDAY!
It may not have a concrete history or origin but there is no need to investigate. This is one fun holiday worth spending with friends, yey!
(3) February 19: CHINESE NEW YEAR
Kung Hei Fat Choy!!!
Enjoy this day since it's declared a Special Non-working Holiday in the Philippines.
(4) February 20: HANDCUFF DAY
Before you think of anything naughty (geee thanks Fifty Shades of Gray, haha!), Handcuff day is really a legitimate day celebrated in the States. It dates back 1912 when George A. Carney gained patent to his revolutionary design for the handcuff. As an important tool for law enforcement, people deemed it necessary to have a National Day in America.
(5) February 22: WORLD THINKING DAY
Thank you Girls scouts for this day! "World Thinking Day is a day of friendship, advocacy and fundraising for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world." Though this may not be as significant to others compared to those who have been and are Girl scouts, we can learn a thing or two from why this came about. Generally, it is a day of giving thanks and giving back to the community. Click here to learn more about this day.
(6) February 25: PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION
This day is the anniversary of that bloodless revolution that united the Filipino people.During this time, the true power of Democracy was demonstrated.
This may not be a non-working holiday like in some years but this day is worth observing and remembering.
(7) February 26: TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY
This day is all about revisiting our childhood: reading, sharing, and telling a fairy tale. It may not have a historical account for its origins but it certainly is one magical day to just have fun and spread fairy dust all around.
Read more about Tell a Fairy Tale Day :)
(8) February 28: TOOTH FAIRY DAY
For those who had too much sweets from Valentines, pencil in this day as you might get a cool visit or surprise from the tooth fairy.
Read more about the tooth fairy day :)
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