January Holiday Fun
Monday, December 29th, 2008 by tcg
We’re fully into winter now and the cold air has engulfed much of the northern states. I hope you have your mittens handy. Don’t forget to take full advantage of Christmastime lasting until January 6th. There’s still plenty of time for parties, caroling, and revelry. January is Blood Donor Month, Braille Literacy Month, and features Martin Luther King Jr Day (Jan 15).
January 5: National Bird Day. This day we learn about birds and their plight in captivity. You can make and wear fun bird masks of different species. Or perhaps the day would be better spent making bird feeders and birdhouses for the lost birds in your neighborhood.
January 10: Peculiar People Day. What a great day! Can you curl your tongue? Ride a unicycle? Do you have green hair? Be proud of what makes you unique. Wear your favorite piece of clothing or share your secret talent with friends. It might be fun to have all your friends make badges that state their peculiar trait.
January 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day. This could get a little weird. Given the chillier temperatures, I suggest a sweater or booties for you dog. You can choose silly costumes or practical pieces, just make sure you respect your pet and don’t make him or her uncomfortable. Have fun with the day and your pet.
January 15: National Hat Day. We’ve already celebrated a Crazy Hat Day so this one’s for the more subdued of our brethren. Browse through the accessories then choose a beanie, fedora, beret, or top hat. You can keep it simple by stopping by the department store or get fancy with a Milliner. Let’s bring hats back.
January 18: Winnie the Pooh Day. Today is A. A. Milne’s birthday. Most of us know him as the creator of the Hundred Acre Wood. Celebrate the day by reading a story or playing dress up. Encourage your children to write fantastical stories about their own toys.
January 20: Penguin Awareness Day. Take a trip to the nearest zoo to study the penguins. Watch the animated hit Happy Feet or the exciting March of the Penguins. There’s all kinds of interesting facts about penguins. Did you know some male penguins care for the eggs while the mother goes out for food?
January 28: Fun at Work Day. Organize a pot luck for your coworkers. Hang a pinata in the conference room at lunch. As long as your boss won’t mind, try having a marshmallow battle in the hallway.
January 31: Backwards Day. Clear pretty is one this think I. Try saying words backwards or forming sentences from object to verb to subject. We’ll go crazy. You can wear your clothes backwards. Maybe lace your shoes so the bow is at the toe. There are lots of fun ways to note this backward day.
There’s lots of fun to be had this month. I hope you enjoy yourselves. The Carnival season begins with Twelfth Night (Jan 6) and runs through Mardi Gras (Feb 24 2009). Start planning your parties and costumes. Think about what You would wear to a Carnival Ball.
Tags: birds, blood donor month, braille, costumes, hat day, Ideas, january holiday, penguins
January 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Can you give me some ideas for January 23. That is National Pie Day and National Handwriting Day. I’m having my annual party for the organization I’m in so I’m trying to come up with ideas. I think I’m serving just about everything Pie. Maybe I can come up sith some “signature” dishes to serve. I thought of giving everyone a type of pie name when they come in and see if people can figure it out from pantimine. I’m currently looking for every poem or song that talks about pies. Your father suggested I pick a nursery rhyme (Simple Pieman) have have them write it with their opposite hand. Any other ideas. Love you. Happy New Year!
January 6th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I like the idea of making everything on the menu a pie. Use pie shaped nametags and have everyone write their name with special pen. It is a great theme for a party.