In July, we have Independence Day, lots of barbecues, parades, fireworks and other celebrations. There's even Bastille Day if one feels like celebrating all over again with the French. But August seems to be a celebratory wasteland. There's nothing worth a day off from work let alone throwing a barbecue.
When the calendar turns to August, I'm reminded that the summer will end soon. I do like the beginning of fall but I dread winter ice and snow, so the end of summer isn't a thought I relish. Even though it is hot and humid and I feel as if I'm melting, I prefer to keep the summer going as long as possible.
Then when we get to September, I'm happier again. With the start of the school year it seems as if there is a new opportunity to learn. The beginning of fall is upon us then and I can appreciate the colorful leaves and more comfortable weather. So it's strange that I have this attitude about August, the second month of summer. After all, without it, summer would only last one month and be gone even sooner.
Maybe I need to reevaluate August and find some days to celebrate. Here are some little-known August holidays:
Daily:
1 National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
5 Friendship Day - First Sunday in August
5 International Forgiveness Day - First Sunday in August
5 Sisters Day - First Sunday in August
8 Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day - now that's nasty!
10 Lazy Day
14/15 V-J Day - which dare do you mark the end of WWII?
15 Relaxation Day - now this one's for me!
19 Aviation Day
19 Chinese Valentine's Day/Daughter's Day - 7th day of 7th Lunar Month
22 National Tooth Fairy Day - and/or February 28
24 Vesuvius Day
28 Race Your Mouse Day -but we are not sure what kind of "mouse"
I could get to appreciate Book Lovers Day on August 9th, Left Handers Day on the 13th, and several others. I guess I will have to rethink my dislike of August and find some ways to celebrate these strange little holidays.
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