Funky Holidays for April
(Sneak a Peek at May)
April showers bring May flowers and all of that. Winter is behind us,
hopefully, and it's time to celebrate Spring. Tulips, green grass, nature and a
blow-out the size of Texas--right? Thanks to Chase's
Calendar of Events, there are so many things in April to celebrate, I can
hardly contain myself. Like it's...
- Holy Humor Month
- National Humor Month (a bit more mirthful than the above)
- International Daffynitions Month
- International Twit Award Month
- Fresh Florida Tomato Month
- National Knuckles Down Month
- and, on a very serious note...National Child Abuse Prevention Month. So,
please support this cause in your area, thanks! You may even want to host a
benefit. We'll help with all the advice you need.
April 1
April Fools Day - The day my father got married? Yep. The day when
you can make people look foolish and get away with it. Why not have a
"gullible" party and let everyone come with stories and have your
friends decide what's true and what's not. Could be fun.
Boomer Bonus Day - Oh, I like the person who came up with this. A
day for all baby-boomers to celebrate without saying how old they are, when
they were born or having to admit they are old and gray.
Sorry Charlie Day - I know you won't believe this, but this day is
in honor of Charlie the Tuna because tuna commercials have been rejecting him
for 35 years. I swear.
April 2
Casanova's Birthday - He was something, wasn't he? He stands for
18th century life and he was proud of it! Know a Casanova? Invite him over and
celebrate.
Premiere of Dallas - One of television's best evening
soaps. On this day in 1978.
April 7
No Housework Day - For those of you who care. I haven't done
housework, ever.
World Health Day - Order a planning kit on Healthy Aging and invite
your friends over for an educational party. For information, www.aawhworldhealth.org.
April 8
Buddha's Birthday - The enlightened one celebrates his birthday even
though he's been dead since 483 BC.
International Feng Shui Awareness Day - Have your friends over to
properly align and coordinate your furnishings, your property, your home with
"universal forms and flow patterns to the natural landforms, local
plant/animal life, waterways and general vibration of the area." The
newest craze.
April 9 - W.C. Fields Birthday
Born on this day in 1879.
April 14
Do Your Taxes Day (I came up with this one myself) - If you haven't,
you better. Then celebrate tomorrow (at Midnight) with a tailgate party at the
post office (see Party411.com holidays for
some ideas).
World Cow Chip Throwing Championship Contest - In case you're
looking for anything to do to put off doing your taxes, this is it. It's in
Beaver, Oklahoma but it sounds like great fun, no? Better than a 10-key adding
machine competition! They even have a special event for politicians who are
known to be highly practiced in throwing, um, let's leave it at that.
April 15
Income Tax Pay Day - Oh dear.
Terrible Tuesday
Sinking of the Titanic Anniversary - Time to rent that video, bring
out the Kleenex and have friends over to share the wonder of this film that
takes you back to 1912.
April 16 - Charlie Chaplin's Birthday
He was born in 1889. And he was definitely talented. A great excuse to rent
his silent films and have friends over for popcorn and candy.
April 21
KGBX Typewriter Toss - Why didn't I think of this. Secretaries in
Springfield, Missouri, throw a computer terminal (what used to be a
typewriter) off the back of a lift truck 30 feet in the air trying to hit a
bullseye. Great!
Queen Elizabeth's Birthday - She's 74. Have a Queen for a Day party.
April 22
Babe Ruth's Pitching Debut - It was on this day in 1914 that Babe Ruth
first pitched professionally. Party411.com has some
great baseball theme parties. Check it out.
Earth Day - Check out the
activities in your area. Or host your own
Earth Day celebration!
April 23
Anniversary of the First Movie Theater - In 1896 in New York City.
Beginning of National Secretaries' Week - Actually observed on
Wednesday of this week.
April 28
Celebrate National Karaoke Week - Increase your friends' confidence,
self-esteem and stage presence with what was thought to be a fad. It also
releases stress according to Chase's 2000 Calendar of Events, which I think
they found out from karaokeu@hawaii.rr.com.
National Arbor Day - Save the trees! For information, contact the
Committee for National Arbor Day at 1-888-448-7337
Kiss Your Mate Day - "Share the pleasure of a kiss when he or
she leasts expects it."
National Hairball Awareness Day - You guessed it. Recognizing
hairballs and the discomfort they cause cats. I know you want to know more
about this. For information, check out
Hill's website.
April 29
National Puppetry Day - Take your kids or yourselves to a puppet
show. Or have one at your house for family and friends.
The Anniversary of the Zipper - It was on this day in 1913 that the
zipper was patented by Gideon Sundbach. Go Gideon.
April 30
Walpurgis Night - May Day eve or the feast day of St. Walpurgis
("the protectress of magic arts)."
National Honesty Day - Great time to have a truth or dare party or
total honesty party and find out everything you wanted to know about your
close friends!
Holidays courtesy of Chase's Calendar of Events; published by Contemporary Books, Chicago, Ill.
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