Every time I Listen to the radio, I am stunned to hear it is a national holiday for something. We have National Donut Day, National Hot Dog Day and National Grape Day. I’m forever missing these holidays, and that means I can’t score that free donut or hot dog! So, to make sure you celebrate the month of October correctly and don’t just wait until Halloween, I’ve compiled a list of the lesser known holidays. Plan accordingly!
Oct. 1 – National Black Dog Day: I didn’t celebrate this day since my two dogs aren’t black, but hopefully those of you with a black dog, took the chance to show your your pooch love and affection.
Oct. 2 – National Produce Misting Day: This is a little harder to celebrate—unless you happen to be at the grocery store at the precise moment the produce is being misted. Next year, perhaps a call to your local grocery store will give you an idea of when you should be there. That way you can lead a large round of applause as the misters come on.
Oct. 4 – National Cinnamon Bun Day: This one has potential if it is celebrated correctly. You may need to inform your local bakery of the historic event, but I would not leave until I had a cinnamon bun in my hand, either free or at a reduced price! This day also is National Walk to School Day and National Vodka Day. Hmm. I am not sure that you are meant to combine the two events, but perhaps after a walk to school with the kids, a cinnamon bun followed by a vodka shot will make your day just a little happier. Or perhaps the combination of booze and sugar will result in National Nap Day.
Oct. 5 – National Get Funky Day: Apparently on this day we are to find our groove, turn up the energy and share our enthusiasm. I think they missed the boat on not combining National Vodka Day with National Get Funky Day. Those two seem like a better match.
Oct: 7 – National Propane Day and National Play Outside Day: I am in no way suggesting that you combine these two activities, but it’s also National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day, which might be a nice combo with playing outside.
Oct. 15 – My 40th wedding anniversary: This is not recognized nationally, but it should be. Instead, this is National Cheese Curd Day and National Grouch Day. Three totally unrelated events, but perhaps cheese curds and being mean to my husband are the best way to celebrate this milestone anniversary!
Oct. 17 – National Pasta Day: Now this is a day we can all get behind. I am quite certain that any pasta you eat will be free, just clear that with the restaurant before you order. The pasta also must be free from calories, so eat up!
Oct. 18 – International Legging Day and National No Beard Day: Legging day celebrates the move to cooler weather, which makes it officially legging season. I am not sure why No Beard Day is not celebrated in the summer since the fall seems like the perfect time to grow a beard.
Mark your calendar! You’ve much to celebrate!