Finally, we have arrived \u2014 we finished our exams, the sun is out, the pools are open and every day feels like a good day for ice cream. It is June, which is without a doubt the season\u2019s best time. You have the whole summer left to have adventures, relax, get ahead on school, make some extra cash at a part time job and celebrate June\u2019s quirky holidays.<\/p>\n
A wise man once said, \u201clife moves pretty fast. If you don\u2019t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.\u201d That man was Ferris Bueller. He urged the 1980s\u2019 youth to participate in life and take the time to appreciate the small things. That message is still pertinent today, there is even a holiday on June 19 that encapsulates this philosophy \u2014 World Sauntering Day. It is about slowing down in life and appreciating the small things that you take for granted when you go through your busy schedule. Celebrating this day is easy and probably extremely lovely: just walk a little slower, pay attention to nature\u2019s subtleties and listen to the world\u2019s natural sounds all around, as opposed to just listening to your iPod. I am sure Ferris Bueller would have been the holiday\u2019s biggest fan; he would probably use it as an excuse to skip more school.<\/p>\n
Depending on your perspective, June 24 will either be a vaguely pleasant day or a deeply annoying one \u2014 It is International Fairy Day. On this day, it is socially acceptable to proclaim your love and belief in fairies without it coming across as sad or creepy. For those who celebrate this off-beat holiday, it would be relaxing to lay outside on blanket and read a book about fairies and their origins in the nice, warm sun. If you are a more zealous individual, you could even dress up as a fairy in order to show your pride. What a memorable holiday that would be.<\/p>\n
Sometime around the second week in July, an unfriendly feeling sets in \u2014 the age-old dilemma of having too much time and not enough things to do. If this situation sounds familiar, then fret no longer because July is also filled with fun holidays to occupy your mind and time.<\/p>\n
First, is Compliment Your Mirror Day on July 3. It is a holiday with a really great message about self-acceptance. Spend a good three minutes staring at yourself in the mirror without judgment or shame and give the mirror (and your reflection) a compliment. Here are some examples: \u201cEven though I\u2019m super sunburnt, I still think I look swell!\u201d or \u201cMy hair vaguely resembles a bush this morning, but I think my smile is terrific!\u201d You can even compliment the mirror itself, \u201cGosh mirror, your four corners are looking especially fantastic today!\u201d\u00a0 The point is, accept yourself \u2014 flaws and all because if you respect yourself, others respect you as well.<\/p>\n
With July 10, comes quite possibly the most adorable holiday ever, it is Teddy Bear Picnic Day. On this day, treat your favorite stuffed animal to a picnic in the great outdoors while the weather is nice. Or grab a friend, bake some cookies and have a picnic with your stuffed animals together.<\/p>\n
July 14 brings a slightly unconventional holiday, it is National Nude Day. It is a day that celebrates those who prefer the \u201cau naturel\u201d look. Whatever your stance, \u201ccelebrating\u201d this holiday here at Sinclair Community College might get you more than a few strange looks.<\/p>\n
With July 19, comes an obscure holiday whose meaning is not easy to guess at first glance. It is Flitch Day and its name has historical meaning. Flitch Day originally came about during the 15th century in Dunmore Piory, England, when monks offered bacon slivers, also known as flitch, to couples who were still faithful and in love after their first year being married. Most couples actually were not successful. This is where we get the popular idiom \u201cbringing home the bacon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yet another obscure holiday is Ratcatcher\u2019s Day, on July 22. It commemorates the date that the Pied Piper led the children from their village to their demise, according to the German legend. On this day, it might be interesting to read up on the various renditions for this macabre myth, because there are quite a few.<\/p>\n
Finally, July 27 is Take Your Pants for a Walk Day. This is essentially someone\u2019s gentle way to tell the world not to be such a fat slob, put down the meatball sub and take a walk around the block. While this holiday\u2019s concept is great, you have way more options than just walking.\u00a0 Runing, swiming, playing your favorite sport \u2014 the opportunities are endless. Exercising for at least a half hour a day is a lot more important than watching that America\u2019s Next Top Model marathon.<\/p>\n
Hopefully these offbeat holidays will combat that pesky summer boredom.\u00a0 If you have any other off-beat holidays worth mentioning, email them to clarion@sinclair.edu. Happy celebrating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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