The more well-known holidays aren’t necessarily the most fun.
BY: EMILY WEBER
Staff Writer
Here is a list of weird, wacky and interesting holidays in the month of March according to daysoftheyear.com:
- March 1st was “Share a Smile Day.” Smiles have the ability to break down different barriers such as culture and language that don’t even require any words at all. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate: Share a smile, listen to some songs about smiles, and reading books about smiles.
- March 2nd was “National Read Across America Day.” Founded in 1998 by the National Education Association. Here are some ways on how to celebrate: read books to kids, join or start a book club, and just spend the day reading a book.
- March 3rd is “Namesake Day.” Some people bear names that came from another person, or from a character from a movie/tv show/book. Here is a way to celebrate this holiday: contact your parents or relatives to tell you how you were named.
- March 11th is “National No Smoke Day.” For some people who have a loved one that smokes cigarettes or if you smoke cigarettes, this day aims to bring awareness to the dangers of this addiction. The day also tries to spotlight some resources that are available to help people to try and quit, try to offer encouragement and support in a useful and non-judgmental way. Here are ways to observe this holiday: learn the facts about smoking, encourage a friend/family member to quit smoking, and celebrate those who have already stopped smoking.
- March 13th is “National K9 Veterans Day.” K9’s are not only good as pets but they are also great co-workers. It is especially true for military dogs who were trained to accomplish a wide range of tasks, support activities in conflict and war zones. Here are ways to celebrate this holiday about K9 Veterans: Honor a K9 Veteran, attend a K9 Veterans Ceremony, and/or watch a K9 military dog movie.
If anyone reading this is a Harry Potter fan, the next few days on this list are for you.
- On March 20th is “Hufflepuff Pride Day.” Hufflepuffs are known for their unquestionable loyalty, hard work, and kindness. Hufflepuff Pride Day had started through the Pottermore website as a way for people to celebrate the house known for its fair and good qualities. Here are some ways to celebrate Hufflepuff Pride Day: check out some awesome Harry Potter themed gadgets and treats, wear Hufflepuff household colors (yellow and black), throw a Hufflepuff party, and watch the Harry Potter films.
- On March 21st is “Slytherin Pride Day.” Slytherins are known to be ambitious, resourceful, have determination and are very clever. Slytherins are not someone to be trifled with; meaning plan so many steps ahead of anything that you do is bound to turn out in their favor. Here are some ways to celebrate this house: check out some awesome Harry Potter themed gadgets and treats, wear Slytherin household colors (green and silver), throw a Slytherin party, and watch the Harry Potter films.
- On March 22nd is “Gryffindor Pride Day.” Gryffindors are some of the most bravest, heroic and selfless people you’ll ever meet. They’ll drop whatever they are doing and come help you when you need it. Here are some ways to celebrate this house: make a Gryffindor themed desserts, watch the films, and dress up in the house colors of red and gold.
- On March 23rd is “Ravenclaw Pride Day.” If anyone is a Harry Potter fan and is a Ravenclaw, this day is for you. Wisdom, creativity, cleverness and a ready mind are the traits of a Ravenclaw. Here are some ways to celebrate: watch all the Harry Potter films, dress up in the house colors (gold and blue),and host a Ravenclaw party.
