Things to Celebrate in February by Poppy Flynn

Things to Celebrate in February

by Poppy Flynn

Every day of the month has some kind of official celebration and usually more than one! It might be big; it might be small…it might be wacky or downright bizarre! There are over 1500 National Days throughout the year, here’s just one observance of the many for each day in February 2021.

February 1st - Dark Chocolate Day

Start the month off with a treat.

February 2nd - World Play your Ukulele Day

Ukulele is the Hawaiian word meaning ‘jumping flea,’ supposedly because when played well, it looks like the fingers are jumping around on the strings like a flea.

February 3rd - The Day the Music Died

Commemorating the deaths of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in 1959.

February 4th - Stuffed Mushroom Day

Mushroom caps make the perfect little container for your favourite filling.

February 5th - World Nutella Day

In northern Italy, during the 1800s, they came up with the idea of adding hazelnuts to cocoa when the later was in short supply. After World War II, cocoa was once again difficult to come by so pastry maker, Pietro Ferrero, used the same trick to make loaves with a sweet paste he called Giandujot. But it wasn’t until 1951 that Ferrero made the paste into a spreadable form and later still, 1964, when Ferrero’s son Michele gave the creamy hazelnut and cocoa paste the name Nutella.

February 6th - Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

Celebrated on the first Saturday in February. Enough said!

February 7th - Send a Card to a Friend Day

Obviously created by a card company, but with so many of us in some kind of lockdown, perhaps it’s not such a bad idea.

February 8th - National Kite Flying Day

You need: A light breeze of 5-20 mph is optimal. Wide-open spaces. Don’t fly near power lines or trees. Don’t fly your kite in the rain. Have your back to the wind when you launch. Don’t let your line out too quickly.

February 9th - National Pizza Day

Thin crust, deep dish, stuffed crust. Guess what’s for dinner tonight.

February 10th - Umbrella Day

Well, it is February, but somehow, I get a feeling that you’ll need it for more than just today.

February 11th - Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day

This day is all about promoting a positive attitude and looking on the bright side with a view to carrying that feeling with you every day. After the past twelve months, I think we all need a bit of that.

February 12th - National Lost Penny Day

They always seem to get lost down the cracks in the sofa, in forgotten pockets & various nooks and crannies. It might not be worth much, but finding a penny is good luck, so go on a penny hunt today.

February 13th - Galantine’s Day

On the day before Valentine’s Day, this is a day for the girls. It’s all about women celebrating women. So, ladies, celebrate your best gal pal today.

February 14th - Ferris Wheel Day

Celebrating the birthday of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. the inventor of the Ferris Wheel.

February 15th - World Hippo Day

Hippopotamus facts: The hippo is the third largest mammal. They weigh in at about 8,000 pounds. The word hippo translates to river horse in Greek. Africa is only continent in the world where you can find a hippo, but they are native to over 30 African countries. Despite being quite ferocious, hippos are herbivores and live as long as 50 years in the wild. There are only two species of hippos, the common hippo and the pygmy.

February 16th - Do a Grouch a Favour Day

Cheer up the grump in your life with kindness.

February 17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day

And you can take that one step further by doing something nice for anyone and everyone.

February 18th - National Drink Wine Day

Does what it says on the bottle. Cheers!

February 19th - National Chocolate Mint Day

Today is the day to dig out the After Eight’s

February 20th - Love Your Pet Day

Of course, you should love your pet every day of the year but give them a little extra pampering today.

February 21st - Sticky Bun Day

Go on, be a devil and treat yourself to your favourite

February 22nd - National Margarita Day

Tequila, citrus or other fruits, and sugar, poured over ice or put through a blender to make frozen margaritas. This is the most popular drink using tequila.

February 23rd - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

It’s difficult to know what to say about this one…but I’m sure your dog will appreciate a decent biscuit.

February 24th - World Bartender Day

Bar tending is one of the world’s oldest professions. This year, they probably need a bit of extra love. Let’s hope the pubs are open so that we can show our appreciation.

February 25th - Chocolate Covered Nut Day

If you love nuts, what could be better than smothering them with chocolate?

February 26th - National Pistachio Day

Nuts are clearly a bit of a theme this month. Pistachios have incredible health benefits, so enjoy them without guilt.

February 27th - Polar Bear Day

Climate change is a huge threat to polar bears and International Polar Bear Day is designed to raise awareness on the issues facing polar bears and protect their future.

February 28th - Public Sleeping Day

On the train or the bus, a park bench or a movie theatre. Today is the day to take a nap in public. Why? Who knows.

Monthly observances include Black History Month, Creative Romance Month, National Bird Feeding Month and Spunky Old Broads Month.

Poppy Flynn was born in Buckinghamshire, UK and moved to Wales at eight years old with parents who wanted to live the 'self-sufficiency' lifestyle. Today she still lives in rural Wales and is married with six children. Poppy's love of reading and writing stemmed from her parents' encouragement and the fact that they didn't have a television in the house. "When you're surrounded by fields, cows and sheep, no neighbors, no TV and the closest tiny village is four

miles away, there's a certain limit to your options, but with books your adventures and your horizons are endless ." Discover more about Poppy on Mom's Favorite Reads website: https://moms-favorite-reads.com/moms-authors/poppy-flynn