Celebrating each day

Celebrating

Each Day

students share their opinions on National Holidays

J anuary J anuary 14 4 January February

The dynamic between pet and owner has sparked a new opportunity to show a pet’s unique personality with costumes. National Dress Up Your Pet Day 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.

J anuary 9 March

National Napping Day

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

J anuary 4 April

National Superhero Day 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

Star Wars Day

On this day, fans across the nation voice their apreciation for Star Wars. The saga began in 1977 and May the Forth has been celebrated since 2011.

J anuary 19 July

National Ice Cream Day National ice cream day was founded by the President of Ben & Jerry’s in 1985.

J anuary 22 September

National Elephant Appreciation Day

According to savetheelephants.org, elephants play a key role in maintaing the Savannah. This day was organized in efforts to spread awareness for elephant preservation.

J anuary 17 November

National Take a Hike Day On this day, people pack up their trail mix and find a spot to hike. It encoarages people to go outside and enjoy the outdoors.

National Go Barefoot Day

This day began in 2004 after a tsunami in Indonesia. It was created in efforts to encourage people to donate shoes and help those in need.

J anuary 16 August

National Roller Coaster Day The first roller coaster was created by J.G. Taylor and the first ride was taken in 1884 at Coney Island. National Roller Coaster day was organized by enthusiasts and has been celebrated since 1986. On this day, many people travel to their local amusement park.

J anuary 2 October

National Name Your Car Day This day is for give your car a name. Each car seems to have its own charecter and many people veiw this as an opportunity to choose a name that reflects it.

J anuary 18 December

National Answer The Phone Like Buddy The Elf Day The movie Elf came out in 2003. In the film, the main charecter answers the phone with, “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”

“My favorite day would be either national frog day or I believe that there is also a national vomit day.”

— seniorjacksonsalin “I love celebrating National Ice Cream Day with my friends. I think it’s really fun to go get ice cream together.”

— juniorkennaplaster