by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Are you looking for a unique article idea to pitch to a magazine? What about a different blog post or a social media update that gets everyone's attention? Today may be just what you're looking for—it’s time again for Calendar Days. These aren't just fun to read. They’re also a great way to jumpstart our creativity and a fun writing prompt idea.
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| Idea Starters for Writers—Calendar Days |
In addition, calendar days are great conversation starters for social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, especially when two contrasting holidays fall on the same date or if you can personalize them to someone you know. Here are some that stood out to me this month:
I can't help but giggle at the holidays that fall on the same date this month, like October 30 has Create a Great Funeral Day and Frankenstein Day. That just hits me as ironic. And personally, I think of Cathy Baker, a wonderful poet, on October 1, Poetry Appreciation Day, Lisa Jordan on October 3 for Card Making Day, and finally, I can't help but remember Julia Tomiak on October 16, Dictionary Day. I just love her Diary of a Word Nerd blog!
Now let's do a little
brainstorming for next month. What are some of your favorite days from the list
and how do you propose using them?
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
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I can't help but giggle at the holidays that fall on the same date this month, like October 30 has Create a Great Funeral Day and Frankenstein Day. That just hits me as ironic. And personally, I think of Cathy Baker, a wonderful poet, on October 1, Poetry Appreciation Day, Lisa Jordan on October 3 for Card Making Day, and finally, I can't help but remember Julia Tomiak on October 16, Dictionary Day. I just love her Diary of a Word Nerd blog!
October
Holidays, Special Days & Downright Crazy Days
October is:
International
Drum Month
National
Diabetes Month
Lupus Awareness
Month
National Vegetarian
Month
American
Pharmacist Month
National Pizza
Month
Adopt a Shelter
Dog Month
National
Popcorn Popping Month
Sarcastic Month
Domestic
Violence Awareness Month
National
Bullying Prevention Month
Clergy
Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
Fair Trade
Month
Cookie Month
Computer
Learning Month
Weekly
Celebrations
Week 1:
Customer
Service Week
Get Organized
Week
Week 2:
Pet Peeve Week
Great Books
Week
Fire Prevention
Week
Week 3:
Pastoral Care
Week
Freedom From
Bullies Week
National
Friends of Libraries Week
Week 4:
Red Ribbon Week
International
Magic Week
Daily
Celebrations
October 1
CD Player Day
Poetry Appreciation
Day
World
Vegetarian Day
Lace Day
International
Coffee Day
Older Peoples
Day
October 2
National
Custodial Worker Day
Name Your Car
Day
International
Day of Non-violence
World Smile Day
Farm Animals
Day
October 3
Virus
Appreciation Day
Card Making Day
International
Frugal Fun Day
Techies Day
World Card
Making
Boyfriends Day
October 4
Improve Your
Office Day
Ship in a
Bottle Day
National Golf
Day
National Frappe
Day
National Taco
Day
October 5
Country Inn Bed
& Breakfast Day
Do something
Nice Day
World Day of
Bullying Prevention
World Teachers
Day
October 6
Mad Hatter Day
Come and Take
it Day
Physician
Assistant Day
October 7
Bathtub Day
Frappe Day
Walk to School
Day
October 8
World Sight Day
World Octopus
Day
October 9
World Egg Day
National
Pro-Life Cupcake Day (http://cupcakesforlife.com)
Curious Events
Day
Fire Prevention
Day
Leif Erikson
Day
Moldy Cheese
Day
October 10
World Porridge
Day
Hug a Drummer
Day
World Homeless
Day
Cake Decorating
Day
Handbag Day
Universal Music
Day
National Angel
Food Cake Day
October 11
It’s My Party
Day
Clergy
Appreciation Day
October 12
Old Farmer’s
Day
Columbus Day
World Arthritis
Day
Native American
Day
Moment of
Frustration Day
Cookbook Launch
Day
October 13
Face Your Fears
Day
Ada Lovelace
Day (Read about the first female computer programmer, daughter of Lord
Byron)
International
Skeptics Day
October 14
Bring Your
Teddy Bear to Work & School Day
World Maths Day
Emergency
Nurses Day
Be Bald and
Free Day
National Dessert
Day
October 15
Chicken
Cacciatore Day
Conflict
Resolution Day
White Cane
Safety Day
October 16
Boss’s Day
Dictionary Day
(Julia Tomiak)
Steve Jobs Day
Feral Cat Day
October 17
Sweetest Day
Bridge Day
Wear Something
Gaudy Day
Spreadsheet Day
Mulligan Day
October 18
Chocolate
Cupcake Day
World Toy
Camera Day
World Menopause
Day
No Beard Day
October 19
Clean Your
Virtual Desktop Day
Evaluate Your
Life Day
October 20
Information
Overload Day
Brandied Fruit
Day
International
Sloth Day
October 21
Apple Day
Count Your
Buttons Day
National
Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Reptile
Awareness Day
October 22
Caps Lock Day
Smart is Cool
Day
National Nut
Day
October 23
iPod Day
TV Talk Show
Host Day
National Mole
Day
October 24
United Nations
Day
Make a
Difference Day
National
Bologna Day
October 25
Sourest Day
Mother-in-Law
Day
International
Artists Day
Punk for a Day
Day
World Pasta Day
October 26
Howl at the
Moon Day
National
Mincemeat Day
October 27
Black Cat Day
National Tell a
Story Day (in Scotland and the UK)
Navy Day
October 28
Plush Animal
Lover’s Day
Animation Day
October 29
Internet Day
Hermit Day
National
Frankenstein Day (Different from Frankenstein Friday)
National Cat
Day
October 30
Create a Great
Funeral Day
Checklist Day
Frankenstein Friday
National Candy
Corn Day
October 31
National
Caramel Apple Day
National Magic
Day
Carve a Pumpkin
Day
Halloween
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
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Day 3 -Virus appreciation day? That made me giggle. Is there a chicken pox appreciation day or shingles appreciation day? I know a few people who would not approve. I love reading this every month. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThese have helped me write fun blog posts that are creative and informative. I so look forward to the monthly list!
I love it when you post these days. They make me chuckle at some of the absurdity. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies!!! Blessings, E
ReplyDeleteI love when you post these holidays! I have to admit one of my faves is coming up soon...October 5: Country Inn Bed and Breakfast Day. Also, thank you for the mention. :) Poetry does top my list of appreciation, especially this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Edie! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI like that Chocolate Cupcake Day is the same day as World Menopause Day!
ReplyDeleteI personally love Oct 26th - Howl at the Moon day. Want to know a secret - Shhhh.... I have done this one. :) Love these Edie.
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