Wacky National Holidays – February

Megan Wilson and Abby Pingpank

February 1st: National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – You already eat it for dessert, so why not eat it for breakfast as well? There are so many flavors you can eat and enjoy. Ice cream is one of the best desserts, but it is still just as good at any time.

February 2nd: National Ukulele Day – Are you interested in learning to play a new instrument? Try the ukulele. Even if you already play an instrument…you should still try the ukulele! It is very easy to learn and it is fun to try out. It is such a unique instrument, and most people never get the chance to experience playing it… so why not try out a ukelele today!

February 3rd: National Doggie Date Day– Whether you are single or taken, there is always time for an extra date with your furry friend! Treat your dog to a meal and enjoy their company. Why spend time going on a date with someone that may or may not be fun when dogs are always there for you, and will enjoy any food and attention you give them. 

February 5th: National Nutella Day– You could pair this delectable, chocolaty spread with different types of breakfast foods. While it is a quick and easy way to be able to grab breakfast before heading off to school, it can also be enjoyed all day long! 

February 6th: National Frozen Yogurt Day – Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, frozen yogurt can be enjoyed all day. If you like this cold treat you should definitely take advantage of this day! There is a frozen yogurt place right near our school called YUM. Eating here would be a great way to celebrate national frozen yogurt day!

February 7th: National Bubble Gum Day – there are so many different types of gum that you can savor on this day. Bubblegum is the most classic flavor of gum out there! Spend your day enjoying the flavor and blowing the biggest bubbles you can!.

February 9th: National Pizza Day – Anything goes on pizza, and that means it can be made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Therefore, you can eat it all day long. You can get all of your nutritional food groups just by adding different toppings to pizza. Go all out and eat pizza all day long!

February 11th: National Make a Friend Day – Notice somebody in your school that you do not know? Go up to them and introduce yourself. Who knows… they could become your next best friend. Today is the day to break out of your shell and go talk to someone you may have not talked to before. This could end up being the best decision ever. 

February 14th: Valentine’s Day – While this may not be the wackiest holiday out there, it still is worth mentioning. If you have a special someone, or even if you do not, this is a great day to have an excuse to buy chocolates, flowers or anything love related. It can be for yourself or for somebody you think is special. 

February 15th: National Single Awareness Day – Not in a relationship… not a problem! This day is for you! This is a day for self-love. Take care of yourself, and go on the shopping spree you have been wanting to go on. Take yourself out to dinner. Make your day great and only worry about yourself. 

February 17th: National Random Act of Kindness Day – This is the day to go around and give compliments to everyone around you. Tell your family and friends that you love them! Give someone you don’t always talk to a nice comment, or do anything that can put a smile on someone’s face. Simply opening the door for someone can make their day. It is the day to be perform a random act of kindness! 

February 19th: National Chocolate Mint Day – There is chocolate mint almost everything. Ice Cream. Chocolate. Cookies. Eat as much mint chocolate as you can. This day is your excuse to eat as much mint goodness as you can!

February 20th: National Love Your Pet Day Dog, cat, hampster, fish, mouse, whatever. While pets should be loved everyday, make sure that your best friend, furry or not, is especially well cared for today. Today is the day to give them endless amounts of treats. Make sure they have the best day a pet can have

February 22nd: National be Humble Day Nobody likes a showoff… especially today. Today is the day to let the people around you shine. Try to give someone else the spotlight and keep pride within ourselves today. So stay back today and let somebody else shine.