National Kite Flying Day -

Here’s a few for February:

8 February

It’s time to get out into the fresh air! Drawing on the art of kite flying from 5th century China, this popular pastime promotes the feeling of freedom as you glide a kite through currents of air. Kites are made up of wings, tethers, and anchors and come in a huge range of colours, shapes, and sizes. There are kites that fly high and others that only lift while you run. No matter which, they are all fun!

How to Celebrate

• Make your own kite – there are heaps of DIY designs online or just construct a simple cross member diamond-shape kite, attach a string and try to fly it.

Buy a kite and head straight out to find some wind. The beach is a great place to start.

• Master tricks, can you loop, dip or figureeight? Get your kite dancing up there.

• The most important way to celebrate is while you either fly or watch a kite sway in the wind, let it take all the worries or sadness you have and let them fly away!

International Tug of War Day - 19 February

One of the simplest of sports, perhaps dating back to ancient ownership disputes over food and clothing, the history of Tug of War dissolves into legend with the Sun and Moon wrestling over light and darkness.

Most cultures have historic references to competitions of strength that involve pulling in opposite directions. Added to the Olympic Games in 1900 and subsequently dropped from the games after 1920, Tug of War still remains a worldwide sport and many nations have their own governing bodies.

How to Celebrate

• Hop online and watch some Tug of War competitions and championships as they battle it out in various countries all over the world.

• If you think you know everything there is to know about this sport think again! Although it can be as simple as two people and a rope, it has developed into a sophisticated game with certain rules and regulations to keep everything fair and enjoyable.

• Why not host a Tug of War competition with friends and family – just make sure to do it on a soft surface like grass or sand just in case one side goes down during the pull!

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