Humiliation Day
About Humiliation Day
When is Humiliation Day? This holiday is always observed on January 3
Humiliation Day is not a day to humiliate someone or put them to shame. Rather, this January 3 holiday is a time to recognize the negativity of humiliating or embarrassing someone or a group of people. You might begin by eating humble pie yourself. Then, you can look for ways to fight humiliation wherever you see it.
Perhaps too many people associate humbleness with humility. So, they think today is a day to be humble. Being humble is a good virtue. However, it is not the same as humility. Humiliation is a negative impression placed upon someone….which is not good, period.
Let’s all use this special day, to remind us to avoid humiliating or demeaning anyone for any reason.
Today is also the perfect time to eat a little humble pie.
Today’s Theme Song: Always Be Humble and Kind By Tim McGraw
How to Participate in Humiliation Day
Here are a couple of ways to participate in Humiliation Day:
- Always treat people with respect and dignity.
- Never put anyone down.
- Be humble yourself.
- As they say “Eat humble pie”.
Today's Quote
“Life is a long lesson in humility.” – – James M. Barrie
History and Origin of Humiliation Day
Our research did not discover the originator, nor the reason for Humiliation Day on January 3.
We did discover a Canadian Humiliation Day on July 1. This was created in 1923 by Chinese Canadian immigrants in Canada to draw attention to the Canadian government’s ban on the immigration of Chinese to the country.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on Humiliation Day:
- Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. (1521)
- Construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge. (1870)
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of “Lord of the Rings” was born on this day in 1892.
More January 3 Holidays
Here are more January 3 holidays and events for you to celebrate and enjoy:
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Flower of the Day: Impatiens
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