Cat Herders Day

If you are a cat person you know they can be stong willed and difficult to manage, especially if you have more than one. Cats often want to do their own thing, especially if others are doing somethig else. But this isn’t really about cats. Herding cats is used to describe working to organize orContinue reading “Cat Herders Day”

Monkey Day

Yes I did find this, but it’s origins are uncertanian. It is speculated to have been a joke or created to draw awareness to monkeys and other primate species as well as their natural habitat. Monkeys are revered and worshiped as gods in some parts of the world. In the Chinese Calendar the monkey representsContinue reading “Monkey Day”

Gingerbread House Day

Yes, it is gingerbread house day! Don’t you love gingerbread houses? I gained a new appreciation when we started going the annual display at the Mormon Trail Center when we lived in Omaha. There were some real masterpieces there. I have never had the courage to attempt one myself. I’ve never been real skilled withContinue reading “Gingerbread House Day”

Mitten Tree Day

Mitten tree day is a day to celebrate the gift of warmth. It is also a good activity for children. Mittens are collected for those in need and displayed on a Christmas tree. I have seen mitten trees that also included hats and scarfs. One church we attended had a special service after the ThanksivingContinue reading “Mitten Tree Day”

National Sock Day

Call me crazy, but I will never complain about receiving socks as a gift for Christmas or any time for that matter. But no plain black or even white socks for me please. I love socks and the brighter, wilder and sillier the better. So I’m ready to celebrate National Sock Day. But what exactlyContinue reading “National Sock Day”