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Celebrating Each Day students share their opinions on National Holidays
J 14 anuaryJanuary National Dress Up Your Pet Day The dynamic between pet and owner has sparked a new opportunity to show a pet’s unique personality with costumes.
J anuary 4 February National Random Acts of Kindness Day
This day is related to mental health and the idea that one small gesture can change a person’s day. Many choose to celebrate this day by opening doors for people, giving small gifts, compliments, and many other actions to show affection.
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National Napping Day
National Superhero Day
March
This day is after daylight savings time returns and is intended to help people catch up on the lack of sleep.
“I think (National Days) are just fun. I think it gives you a reason to celebrate each day. I know that they do not always pertain to everybody, so when they do pertain to you, it is an extra celebration of the day.” — freshmanreagancannon
April
This day was created by Marvel Employees in 1985. The day is celebrated with costumes, movie marothons, etc. However, the day is not only about fictional charecters, it is also meant to honor military personnel.
“Sometimes (National Days) are really dumb and nobody understands the point of them. But, it’s pretty nice to be like. ‘Its National Cupcake Day. Everybody gets a cupcake!’” — sophomorelenadickerson facts cited from nationaldaycalendar.com | elliephillips
