Button Day
About Button Day
When is Button Day? This holiday is always observed on November 16
Button Day, a November 16 holiday, is a fun day to collect, use, and just enjoy buttons. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. There is an amazingly endless variety for your collection.
But, wait a minute…. is that the meaning of this day!? Maybe, the purpose of this day is to wear buttons. You know, those diverse buttons that send a message for political purposes. Or, ones that have funny sayings. Or, one with a smiley face to cheer everyone up.
The origins of this day are unknown. So, we can’t be certain of the real meaning of this day. And, that could be a good thing. It means you can celebrate today in any way you want.
Related holidays: Count Your Buttons Day
However, you choose to celebrate, have a Happy Button Day!
How to Celebrate Button Day
Here are our suggestions on how to enjoy this holiday. I suspect you may have more…..
- Collect and display clothing buttons.
- Trade them with friends.
- Button up ‘cuz it’s cold outside!
- Push someone’s buttons.
- Belly buttons – First, contemplate your navel. Then, clean out the fuzz that you’ve been storing in there.
- Wear them today. Skip the political ones. Of course, my favorite is a Smiley.
Today's Quote
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” – – Golda Meir
History and Origin of Button Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet found any information about the origin of this special day, when it began or who originated it.
Apparently, the originator’s lips were buttoned up.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The city of Havana, Cuba is moved to its current location to avoid mosquito infestations. (1519)
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition reaches the Pacific Ocean. (1805)
- Burgess Meredith, actor the “Penguin” in Batman, Rocky III, was born on this day in 1907.
Related Holidays
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More November 16 Holidays
Besides Button Day, here are more November 16 holidays we’re sure you will enjoy.
More About Today
Recipe of the Day: Eerie Eyeballs
Also See: Pumpkin Recipes Galore and Holiday Recipes and Halloween Recipes
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Did You Know? Further, in addition to Button Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. November holidays are no exception. Consequently., at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
