Umbrella Day is today, a February 10 holiday. This special day is in honor of one of the world’s most invaluable inventions. On a rainy day, we are sure glad that someone was smart enough to invent it. You can use it for protection from snow and sleet. It’s also increasingly popular to use umbrellas to shade ourselves from harmful UV radiation, and the heat of the sun. This is especially true due to Global warming.

Umbrellas come in all sorts of sizes, colors, shapes, and, designs. Businesses and organizations use them for advertising, and placing their company name or logo on them. The smallest umbrellas fit inside a purse or glove compartment. Huge golf umbrellas are popular sizes. And, don’t forget lawn and beach umbrellas. Ultimately, there’s an umbrella or two, made just for you.  

National Tooth Fairy Day celebrates one of childhood’s favorite visitors. The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition with several European and superstitious roots. There are two National Tooth Fairy Days. There is ongoing debate whether this is a February 28 holiday, or if it is to be celebrated on August 22. I know! Let’s celebrate it on both dates. 

Losing baby teeth is a sometimes-traumatic experience for young children. Enter the world of the friendly, smiling, and soothing Tooth Fairy. As a young child’s first baby tooth becomes loose, the child often fears losing it. The promise of a visit from the tooth fairy and a gift, turns the occasion into something to look forward to. When the tooth finally falls out, mom cleans it off. It is often put into a “tooth box”. At bedtime, the child puts the tooth under his or her pillow. The tooth fairy comes after the child falls asleep. She takes the tooth and leaves a small gift, usually money. The tooth fairy leaves a gift every time the child loses a tooth.

Never fear: If the tooth is literally lost in some way, don’t worry. The Tooth Fairy always knows, and will still leave a gift. She magically knows each time a baby tooth falls out, and will arrive that night, even if the child is away at grandma, or on vacation.

Male or female? There is an ongoing debate about whether the Tooth Fairy is a male or a female. But it’s pretty obvious. “She” is most definitely a female.

Did You Know? The Tooth fairy delivers over 700 million dollars a year to children in the U.S., in exchange for a child’s baby teeth.

Toothache Day is today, a February 9 holiday. One can only ask why does this special day exist? If only we could find the creator of this day, perhaps he or she could put some logic and meaning into the purpose of this day.

There are a lot of bizarre days. Many celebrate funny or silly or strange events. But, we wonder why someone would want to celebrate a toothache!? Unfortunately, we have yet to uncover a website or any written documentation about this day.  

We suggest you use this day to promote good dental health for yourself and your family.

We suggest you participate in this day by learning or reviewing the cause of toothache and tooth decay. Pass this education along to your kids. If you have a toothache today, by all means, call your dentist.

The title of this holiday has evolved over the past twenty years. Because the creator of this day is unknown, we believe the changes are arbitrary, and certainly not made by the creator of this day.

• It was originally called Thank a Mailman Day.
• Then, it became Thank Your Mailman Day, a logical revision. 
• Another logical change altered it to Thank Your Mailman Day.
• Around 2015 – 2017 a few internet websites began to call it National Thank Your Mailman Day.

Today is Play Tennis Day, and a great day to play. After all, it’s the objective of this February 23 holiday. Millions of us, young and old, play this high-energy game. Because it is mid-winter, you may be limited to an indoor court if available. Or, perhaps you will play table tennis. 

Millions of Americans enjoy playing tennis. In addition to being a good sport, it’s good exercise, too. If you are looking to get in shape and keep in shape, then this is the sport for you. 

Most Famous Table Tennis Player: Forrest Gump in the classic mega-movie Forrest Gump.

This is a day that Fairy Tales are made of (and for). It’s Tell a Fairy Tale Day. On this February 26 holiday take time out to read a story to your kids or grandkids. If the kids aren’t around, it’s certainly okay to read them alone. Everybody loves a good fairy tale.

To qualify as a fairy tale, a story does not have to begin with “Once upon a time”. But, they usually do. However, it is a requirement that the story has a happy ending. There’s nothing better than a good story ending with “and they all lived happily ever after”. 

On Fairy Tale Day, cozy up under a blanket with the kids and read “the good book”, a fairy tale storybook. Libraries and schools will often mark this day with special fairy tale readings and story hours.

Today is Susan B. Anthony Day, a February 15 holiday. On this day, we honor Susan B. Anthony and celebrate her birthday. She was one of the most important females in American history.  Born on February 15, 1820, she spent her life promoting women’s right to vote and equal rights for women. While attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election, she was arrested. At the time, it was illegal for women to vote. She helped bring about the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.

For 40 years, Susan B. Anthony was a women’s rights and civil rights activist and leader. As a child, she moved to Rochester, NY with her family. Her family was active in the anti-slavery movement. From there, she became active in the fight for women’s rights. Her home on 17 Madison Street in Rochester, NY. has become a National Historical site, and home to a museum about her and women’s rights.

Susan B Anthony is the only woman to date, to have her picture on a U.S. coin or paper currency. It is on the silver dollar.

Take a minute today to give recognition and appreciation to Susan B Anthony and all other women of that time, who fought so hard for women’s rights.

Stuffed Mushroom Day is a special day that you can sink your teeth into. If you like mushrooms, then you are certain to love them stuffed. Mushroom caps make the perfect bite-sized holders. On this February 4 holiday, match them with your favorite stuffing, and you have a culinary treat.

People have been eating mushrooms for perhaps thousands of years. But, they were also shunned by many, as a lot of mushrooms are poisonous. It wasn’t until the 19th century that they became popular.

Stuffed mushroom recipes go back to the 19th century. It is believed to have evolved from Italian stuffed zucchini flowers. Fortunately for us, there is a wide range of stuffed mushroom recipes, from simple bread stuffing to lobster, crab, cheeses, and much, much more.

Did You Know? There are over 14,000 species of mushrooms. It is important to note, that many are poisonous. So, don’t go out into the forest to pick them yourself.

Spunky Old Broads Day is upon us. Aren’t you glad!? This special February 1 holiday exists to give all Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.) a day to recognize their importance and celebrate themselves and their accomplishments. It is also a perfect day for the young ladies among us an opportunity to begin planning and preparing to become a S.O.B. someday.

When thinking about what an S.O.B. should be, one thinks of successful, independent, self-reliant, smart, intelligent, outgoing and outspoken, resourceful, bold, brave, and anything but shy.

Spunky Old Broads Day Slogan: Women are like fine wine. They get better with age.

What do you do on this day? According to the originator “Although I am the Spunky Old Broad, generally for women, it means Spunky, Open, and Brave. I think that says it all.” As for you guys out there, you should be supportive and understanding of the course, and rather than criticize, it might be great to appreciate them for who they are.

Among many other things, Dr. Gayle Carson, the originator of this day, is the author of “How to Be an S.O.B–A Spunky Old Broad Who Kicks Butt.” It’s a “must read” for all spunky old broads, and anyone who aspires to be one.

Having just one day to celebrate being spunky old broads is hardly enough. Dr. Carson turned February into Spunky Old Broads Month. She also picks a Spunky Old Broad of the Year. Past winners have been Cloris Leachman, Dolly Parton, Sharon Osbourne, Goldie Hawn, Katie Couric, and Helen Mirren.

FYI Spunky Old Broads Day is a trademarked holiday.

Don’t tell the cow, but I just spilled some milk. But don’t worry or fret. Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day is in recognition that everyone spills a little milk now and then. Roll with the punches on this February 11 holiday. It’s a day to be optimistic, think positively, look on the bright side, and find something good in everything that happens. As Bobby McFerrin’s song title says: Don’t Worry, be Happy!

Today is a day to recognize that s_ _ _ happens. And, when it does, don’t worry, fret, or cry over it. Rather, take a positive attitude and fix it, or get past it. If your day is going wrong, don’t cry about it. Rather follow the old saying: “It takes one minute to change your attitude. And, in that one minute, you can change your whole day!” Stop for a minute and think about it.

We all know the concept of the question: Is the glass half full or half empty? The pessimist sees it as half-empty. The optimist sees it as half full. It’s all an attitude toward life.

You should participate in Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk Day with an optimistic attitude and a smile on your face!

Today’s Theme Song: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” (1988). Sung by Bobby McFerrin