With the holidays upon us, most people will be rushing through the stores trying to find the perfect present, creeping through traffic jams on the way to the in-laws or sitting at home waiting for the snow to fall. To offset these seemingly stressful and yearly routines, the Clarion is focusing on unique holidays held in the month of December.
We start with Wear Brown Shoes Day on Dec. 4. This day is pretty self-explanatory; if you have brown shoes wear them. For those of us who can never decide on which shoes to wear, mark Dec. 4 on your calendar and reserve it for the best brown shoes you have ever laid eyes on.
Dec. 7 is a personal favorite, as it is Letter Writing Day. Take time out of your day to sit down and write a letter to a loved one or a best friend. Mail the letter instead of sending an email and waiting for a response. Who knows, you may actually enjoy the anticipation and welcome it in the future.
Dec. 8 is none other than National Brownie Day. On this day, head to the grocery store and pick out your favorite brownie mix to whip up for dessert. If you want, you can even decide to eat nothing but brownies on this day — after all, it is a holiday.
Christmas Card Day is Dec. 9. Take time to buy all the Christmas cards you can find and write personal “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holiday” messages on the cards. Afterward, send them to those you will not see during the holidays.
Do you remember those red flowers that can be seen everywhere during the holiday season? Dec. 12 is tribute to those red flowers, as it is Poinsettia Day. Haven’t bought your girlfriend or boyfriend flowers in a while? Go out and find these flowers and you will be golden. You can even buy the poinsettias that have sparkles on them — nothing says I love you like sparkles.
Dec. 13 is Ice Cream Day. If you have brownies left over from the precious holiday, you can slop some of your favorite ice cream on the brownies and indulge. After all, the holidays are all about being happy and having plenty of food.
Dec. 17 is National Maple Syrup Day. Wake up that morning with pancakes on the brain, because this day is all about syrup. Invite family over and have a huge breakfast, it is the only logical explanation for syrup on this day.
On Dec. 20 it is Go Caroling Day. This is another holiday that is self-explanatory and made for those who love to sing. This is the only time of the year that knocking on strangers doors to sing to them is acceptable — take advantage while you can.
Dec. 21 is Humbug Day. Although most of you will probably think of Mr. Scrooge and his hate for Christmas on this day, the holiday is actually set aside for those who need to let out some stress from the holiday season. On this day, let out as much stress as possible without actually becoming a Scrooge over the next couple of days.
Dec. 23 is known as Festivus, a day for the rest of the population that doesn’t celebrate the holidays. For those Seinfeld fans, you can thank Kramer for coming up with this day. Take this day to celebrate yourself if you want. Buy yourself a present or eat all of your grandma’s food, whatever it is, enjoy doing it.
Dec. 24 is National Eggnog Day. If you love Eggnog, this day is definitely for you. You could also take a trip to Steak ‘n’ Shake on this day and try the Eggnog milkshake; if you enjoy Eggnog you will not be disappointed.
Dec. 26 brings none other than Boxing Day. If you feel like duking it out with one of your friends that day, go buy some boxing gloves and have at it. If not, turn up boxing on the television and enjoy the day.
Dec. 28 is Card Playing Day. Go out and buy playing cards and play solitaire by yourself, or get with a group of people to play hearts. If you want, you can even make a card castle for enjoyment. Whatever it is, do it with playing cards on the brain for this day only.
Dec. 31 happens to be Unlucky Day. I am not sure if this is just some kind of sick game or not, but the day before the New Year is unlucky. Maybe this day is meant to help you make successful resolutions. Whatever the case, expect the worst on this day and don’t worry, the New Year will be better.
If you have any holidays worth mentioning email us at clarion@sinclair.edu. Happy holidays and happy celebrating.
- Tue. Jul 16th, 2024