MISSED MAY DATE #2: A MEMORIAL I MISSED

Did you know that there was another Memorial Day in May–this one on the 9th: LOST SOCK MEMORIAL DAY. This day was made to remember that other sock that disappeared in the Laundry Room Triangle going from the washer, to the dryer and the sock drawer never to be seen again. A small comfort for the sock’s owner, the laundress and the survivor of the pair(it is very rare for both socks to disappear).

I know you’re shaking your head and saying where do all these holidays come from? Well it seems that “The President of the United States has the authority to declare a commemorative event or day by proclamation. Fewer than 150 are granted in an average year across all categories. ” http://www.thenibble.com/fun/more/facts/food-holidays.asp

For instance:

July is Hot Dog Month

Weekly Celebrations:
Be Nice To New Jersey Week, Freedom Week, National Laundry Worker’s Week, Take Charge of Change Week, Great Circus Parade Week, National Therapeutic Recreation Week, Captive Nations Week, National Salad Week http://www.emotionscards.com/locations.html

“Petitions are introduced by constituents, trade associations or public relations firms to honor industries, events, professions, hobbies, etc. The Senate issue commemorative resolutions which do not have the force of law. Some state legislatures and governors proclaim special observance days, as do mayors of cities, which is why there can be a National Chocolate Day and a National Chocolate Month, as well as two National Guacamole Days—authorized at different levels of government. After the observance day has been authorized, it is up to the petitioner to promote it to the public.” http://www.thenibble.com/fun/more/facts/food-holidays.asp#proclaimed

Some others:

January 22nd: Answer your Cat’s Questions Day

February: Return Shopping Carts Month

March 1: National Pig Day

June 2: Yell “Fudge” at Cobras Day

Couldn’t find a Google Day but Google found some weird memorials:

RARE Drunken Pig Figurine – Funny Birthday …$11

August: Happiness Happens Month

Merck Family’s Old World Christmas 26038 Haunted House $15

September 1: Chicken Boy Day

Santa Pickle Ornament Christmas $16

October 11: Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day