Miniature Golf Day is today. We celebrate and enjoy this fun September 21 holiday annually. It’s a fun sport that anyone can play. You don’t have to invest in expensive clubs. And, the only skill you need to develop, is your putting skills. So, hit your local miniature golf course for some fun.

Miniature golf is wildly popular among adults and children. It’s a great date for couples, young and old.  It’s a great place to hold a birthday party for kids. You don’t have to be good at miniature golf. With twists, turns, and a variety of obstacles, your score is partially the result of luck. And, that’s half of the fun of it. If you’re not too experienced, we suggest you don’t keep score. 

Did You Know? Over 130 million people in the U.S. play miniature golf at one of over 5,000 courses. Unsurprisingly, it is a $ 1 billion business.

We certainly hope that your day is up to par!  

Mexican Independence Day celebrates Mexico’s Independence from Spain. This September 16 holiday is celebrated annually. Like the U.S. Independence Day, this day is celebrated in Mexico with parades, fiestas, fireworks, and picnics.

Mexican Independence Day History:

In 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo of Dolores, Mexico was planning a revolt to free the country from Spanish rule. On September 15, 1810, at 11:00 pm, Father Hidalgo rang his church bell to call his parishioners and rally them to fight off Spanish rule. He then made a speech to his congregation, and the fight for freedom began.

Viva Mexico!  Citizens of Mexico, have a happy Mexican Independence Day!

Mayflower Day celebrates the date the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth, England to America. On September 16, 1620, 102 men, women, and children set sail from Plymouth, England. Their destination was the New World, where they could have religious freedom, and continue using their native language, culture, and customs. Therefore, on every Mayflower Day, we commemorate these brave, early settlers. They were the very first immigrants and helped to pave the way for millions more to follow, in search of freedom and the dreams and promises of a New World. As a result of their bravery and hardships, we celebrate this September 16 holiday annually.

Have a very happy Mayflower Day.

International Literacy Day, a September 8 holiday, celebrates and promotes literacy all over the world. The day was created by the United Nations. It is promoted by the UN’s UNESCO. According to their website: “The aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.”

Literacy is a global issue, and hence the UN takes an active role in promoting it. They do recognize and celebrate that billions of people are literate. But, they go further to promote literacy and seek improved literacy rates in every country of the world.  

The worldwide literacy rate for men is 90%, and 83% for women.  While that number seems quite high, it means hundreds of millions of people can not read. And in sub-Saharan Africa, the rate is only 64%. 

.ps  If you are reading this, then you can and should celebrate this day.

Make Your Bed Day is a September 11 holiday. Many of us seldom, rarely, or never make up our beds in the morning. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Okay, if company is coming over, mom makes you make your bed. Other than that, you arise each day and leave your sheets and bedding in a crumpled pile, pouring over the side, and onto the floor. Habits form early in life. If your mom and dad never made this a daily requirement, you’re certainly not going to change your ways as an adult.

No one can claim that making the bed is a fun chore. Today is the day to arise and make your bed for a change. Speaking of change, as you celebrate this holiday, it just might be a good idea to change the sheets first.

Here’s a suggestion for those of you who faithfully do this task every day of the year. Take a break. Rename today to be “Don’t Make your Bed Day!“

Did You Know? 76% of us make our beds sometimes. And, 7 of us never make it.

Have a very happy Make Your Bed Day.

Parents, are you raising a young chef or two? Kids, did you ever think about a career as a chef or some other job in the food service industry? Then, today is your chance to take over the kitchen and cook a meal for the whole family. Today is Kid’s Take Over the Kitchen Day. On this September 13 holiday, kids can prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And, you can make anything you want. It sure sounds like fun to me!

 Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is a really fun day. It’s an opportunity for kids to take charge of a meal, from the planning stage, all the way through to washing the dishes. But parents, hold on a second. You just don’t know how this day is going to turn out. It might be a wonderful day off from kitchen chores for you. Or, there could be smoke coming from the kitchen. You may have to arbitrate a sibling squabble. You also could wind up rewashing the dishes. We’re going to be optimistic and assume the kids will take charge in the kitchen, and you will all enjoy a family meal fit for a king and his family. Just in case, be prepared to order a pizza.

Tip for Today: Remember, you are going to do the dishes, too. We recommend paper plates and disposable silverware.

The Giant Panda, that cute and adorable black and white bear gets its share of attention. We are happy that its cousin, the Red Panda also receives its very own special day of recognition and appreciation, as today is International Red Panda Day.

Also known as the “Firefox” and “Lesser Panda”, these panda bears are native to China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Tibet. Their diet is primarily bamboo, but they also eat fruits, grasses, eggs, mushrooms, nuts, insects, and grubs. They are commonly referred to as “cousins” of the Giant Panda Bear. Genetically, they are not related at all. As a matter of fact, they are in a class all by themselves. They are the only members of the “Ailuridae” family. Like the Giant Panda Bear, they are on the endangered species list. Poaching for their hide and loss of habitat are the major threats to their continued existence.

Did You Know? There are over 300 species of bamboo, the favorite food of red panda bears. More on Bamboo

The Red Panda Network is the major international promoter of these panda bears and this special day. Their goals are to expose illegal poaching and to identify the supply chain to the black market for their hides. They also seek to educate the public about this illegal trade and the threats to their habitat.

The Red Panda Network also offers the title “Red Panda Ranger” to kids who spread the word about red pandas and their plight.

If you like crabs, then you’re gonna love this seafood holiday. Grab your crab baskets and head to the seashore. Or, go to the local seafood store for a mess of crabs. Get out the steamer and start boiling the water. Don’t forget to melt some butter. .Ps  Don’t forget the bibs. Today is International Crab Fest Day, a delicious September 14 holiday. Obviously, a lot of crabs are steamed about that!

There are two things we know. First, crabs can be found all over the world. Isn’t that just wonderful!? Second, crabs are one of the sweetest, most popular of all seafood. Also, the fact that people consume over 1.5 million tons of crabs worldwide every year is a testimonial to their culinary popularity. While steaming crabs is the most popular, you can bake, boil, grill, or make it in a wide variety of recipes. In other words, “have it your way!”

There are thousands of varieties of crabs. They range in size from 5 inches across, to over 13 feet! Fishermen have a second reason to celebrate crabs today. They use the little ones to catch lunker bass and other fish. As for the largest varieties, well let’s just say they’d make one heck of a crab fest!

Theme for the Day: Celebrate with crabs, but don’t be  one.

Have a very delectable Happy International Crab Fest Day!

Elephants are absolutely amazing. They are huge, lumbering, and fascinating beasts, the largest land animal alive today. Today is Elephant Appreciation Day, a September 22 holiday. So, show us how much you care about them. This is a big, elephant-sized day. We feel it should be celebrated in a big way.

Little kids and big kids are fascinated by elephants. In a zoo, in the circus, or in a wildlife special on television, they captivate us by their sheer size. Today is your chance to let them see that you appreciate them. Showing your appreciation for them begins with a visit to your local zoo. They will be happy to see you. Donating their support is a great way to show your appreciation.  

Here’s a neat suggestion. …..Show these pachyderms at your local zoo how much you love them, by serving them a special treat. They like pumpkins! They like big pumpkins. See elephants munching on big pumpkins.

Did You Know? Elephants are capable of swimming 20 miles a day.

Our Favorite Elephant Movie: Dumbo (1941)

Make a Hat Day is today. This September 15 holiday is just for fun. Without a doubt, fun holidays are the very best kind. Design, make, and wear your hat for yourself today. Put your personality into it. Or, make one from a character you would like to imitate for a day. This holiday is ideal for school art projects. But, don’t limit participation to just school kids. Adults can have a lot of fun making a hat, and then strutting down the street while wearing it. 

This day is very popular with preschool, kindergarten, and early grade school teachers and students. Early in the new school year, teachers look for fun and interesting projects to break up the classroom routine, or for art projects. The hats can be made of construction paper or a variety of cloth materials. Decorating them is half of the fun because this is where your creativity comes into play. Add feathers, ribbons, pins of all kinds. and many other items. Let the kids use their imagination in decorating them. Kids, who love arts projects by nature, can use their creativity in making a hat that fits them!

The rules for this day are quite simple. Just make a hat, any hat. It can be for you, or mom or dad, or even your kid brother or sister. Wearing the hat is optional. But, it’s half the fun.