Not all holidays are about history or tradition. Some people celebrate things so random they’ll make you question who came up with them. From hugging your plumber to being named Joe, humans can find a reason to celebrate anything. Here are some of the funniest and strangest holidays coming up!
- Feb. 14 – National Ferris Wheel Day
- Feb. 15 – Single Awareness Day
- Feb. 18 – Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day
- Feb. 24 – International Sword Swallowers Day
- Feb. 28 – National Public Sleeping Day
- Mar. 3 – National I Want You to Be Happy Day
- Mar. 8 – National Oregon Day
- Mar. 13 – National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
- Mar. 19 – National Let’s Laugh Day
- Mar. 27 – National Joe Day
- Apr. 1 – National Tomfoolery Day
- Apr. 9 – National Cherish an Antique Day
- Apr. 14 – National Look Up at the Sky Day
- Apr. 25 – National Hug a Plumber Day
- Apr. 29 – National Zipper Day
So what national holiday would you create?
TuHS staff and students shared their suggestions.
“National Kids Day,” said junior Cailey Pazda.
“Be Active Day or Food for Everyone Day,” said IB biology teacher Dan Rott.
“National Fat Cat Day,” said junior Brinley Taylor.