PRINT5 Things: Weird days
December 3, 2009 | 12:00 a.m. CST
On Dec. 1, World AIDS Day raised money and awareness about the causes and prevention of AIDS. The day has spread education and fought prejudice since 1988. Although it recognizes a notable cause, December is also filled with other, less legitimate days. Some of these are a little wacky, but why waste a chance to celebrate?
Wear Brown Shoes Day – Dec. 4
Polish up your favorite loafers, and celebrate because a good pair of brown shoes never goes out of style. Some say this day began when disgruntled individuals had enough of wearing the same old boring black shoes and decided to change it up, which sparked nationwide recognition. Teamwork can change the world, after all.
Bathtub Party Day – Dec. 5
Ruth and Thomas Roy at Wellcat Holidays and Herbs, a family company based in Lebanon, Pa., put together this holiday in 1993. It takes today’s fast-paced society back to a time of luxury when people preferred hour-long soaks in a tub to 10-minute showers before work. So invite your friends over for a dunk, and don’t forget your rubber ducky.
Letter Writing Day – Dec. 7
This day is believed to have evolved from Letter Writing Day in Japan, which is celebrated by stamp collectors on the 23rd of every month. Or perhaps it originated from letter writing days in schools. Either way, it’s a great excuse to compose that letter to Santa, or get a start on the stack of holiday cards you’ve been postponing all month.
Take it in the Ear Day – Dec. 8
There is no real evidence of when or why this day was created or even what it means (though we can guess), but it often appears on calendars of wacky days. One theory is that Dec. 8 was one of the only days in the month without meaning, so somebody took pity on the date and gave it a holiday. We’re pretty sure that “ear” is a typo, but we won’t get into that …
National Maple Syrup Day – Dec. 17
This is the day to honor and enjoy the sticky sweetness of maple syrup. Dec. 17 was an odd choice because the sap on maple trees doesn’t begin to flow until late winter. Instead of tapping on a tree and waiting months to celebrate, stop by Clover’s Natural Market for a bottle to get the party started. Just don’t forget the hot cakes!
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