Shopping Reminder Day
When is Shopping Reminder Day? This holiday is always observed on November 26
Shopping Reminder Day is today, a November 26 holiday. On your mark. Get Set. Go Shop! Get out your wallet and celebrate this holiday event. Black Friday deals have already been available all November.
If we all heed this reminder, there is no doubt the malls and stores will be mobbed. And, the internet will slow down. But, wait a minute!? Isn’t the holiday season already in full gear? Aren’t we being blasted with ads on television, radio, newspapers, and billboards? How could we not know that it’s time to shop for the holidays?
There is no shortage of fun, crazy, wacky, and special days. Some of them are a little “wackier” than others. As we pondered this special day, we realized if you need a special day this time of year, to remind you to do your holiday shopping, then it’s not just this special day that’s a little wacky.
So, just in case you weren’t thinking about it, please remember to do your holiday shopping.
Also see Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
How to Participate in Shopping Reminder Day
We’re pretty sure you know how to participate in Shopping Reminder Day. Just in case, we’re providing a few things you can do.
- It is intuitively obvious that to participate in this day, you need to go shopping.
- Shop online or in a brick-and-mortar store.
- Make it a really fun day. Upon completion of your shopping, go out to dinner.
- As you go through the day, post your experiences on social media. But, do not post pictures of your purchases. After all, they are surprise gifts.
- Of course, if you do not want to participate in this day, you will enjoy Buy Nothing Day.
Today's Quote
“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping. ” – – Gertrude Stein
History and Origin of Shopping Reminder Day
We did not find any information about the origin of this bizarre day, when it began, or who originated it. We suspect this day has its roots in Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and the busiest shopping day of the year.
Internet sites are almost evenly split, as to the date of this special day. Almost one-half list it on the 25th. With the other half recording it on the 26th. A very slight majority have it on the 26th. Therefore, without any insight from the creator of this day, we go with the majority on the 26th.
This Day in History
In addition to Shopping Reminder Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- America’s first street railway car begins operation in New York City. The ride costs 12 cents. (1832)
- Dr Vijaypat Singhania from India earns the Guinness World Book of Records for the highest altitude. He rode a balloon to a height of 68,986 feet. (2005)
- Singer Tina Turner was born on this day in (1939)
More November 26 Holidays
In addition to Shopping Reminder Day, here is another November 26 holiday for you to enjoy and participate in:
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