I truly apologize for not posting a Wondering Weekend this past Saturday. Like I said, I was on vacation and sincerely did not have enough time during the day to post. I hope this interesting post about forgotten holidays makes up for it!
- Reformation Day - October 31st Every Christian should know about this holiday which is, in fact, today! Forget Halloween - if you're a Protestant be thankful that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses in Wittenburg many years ago starting the Reformation.
- Boxing Day - December 26th I, like many Americans, see this holiday on the calendar and wonder if Canadians like boxing as much as they like hockey. Well, I used to wonder this anyways until I befriended a Canadian. But Wikipedia informs me that: "Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts from their superiors[1]or employers. Today, Boxing Day is better known as a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and some other Commonwealth nations."
- Fruitcake Toss Day - January 3rd The origin of these crazy holiday is unknown, but it is the day you are supposed to throw out your left over, holiday fruitcake. I say we get creative and start organizing mass fruitcake tosses every time it falls on a Saturday. XD
- Look up at the Sky Day - April 14th (Also the day Lincoln was shot and the titanic hit the iceberg) Once again a strange holiday that's origins are unknown. I think we can all take this day and thank the Lord for the beauty of the sun, clouds, moon, and stars.
- Red Rose Day - June 12th (Also my birthday!) It's exact creation date is not known, but it is logical that this flowery day is in June because that is when roses are in full bloom! Roses are the flower of love and this is also fitting because of the large amount of weddings that take place in June. I suppose my birth month is very "lovely."
- Book Lovers' Day - August 9th (And my daddy's birthday!) Once again like most odd holidays, its origin is unknown, but I think we can celebrate this day by grabbing a classic and hanging a hammock by a lake. NOTE: The recipe of this day is barbecued lima beans!
If you want to check out what holiday is on your birthday, check out: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/index.htm
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