Ah, the festive season! A time of joy, laughter, and of course, the baffling array of holidays that each come with their own, unique reasons to celebrate. As we inch closer to the new year, let’s dive into the marvellous mix of upcoming global holidays that beguile us with their sheer whimsy and delightful absurdity.
A Sizzling Start: National Bacon Day
Kicking things off with a bang, or rather a sizzle, on 30th December is National Bacon Day. For lovers of this crispy delight, it’s an excuse to indulge outrageously. Suspend any lingering thoughts of cholesterol because today, bacon is king! Whether you prefer your bacon crispy, smoked, or even accessorising your desserts, there's no wrong way to bacon. Lovers of this meaty delight might consider this day a global treasure. After all, why settle for ordinary breakfast when you can have bacon-wrapped everything?
Cultures around the world might not see eye to eye on much, but bacon, in its infinite forms, manages to unite people in delicious harmony. It’s also the day when vegetarians and vegans go into hiding. If you’re a fan of the breakfast classic, wear your bacon like a badge of honour. Just remember, no hogging it all for yourself!
Decisions, Decisions: Make Up Your Mind Day
On 31st December, as the year teeters on the brink of memory and anticipation, we are confronted with Make Up Your Mind Day. It's a time for indecision to receive the boot. For once, you are urged to finally decide if you're team cats or dogs, tea or coffee, or whether you'll actually go to the gym next year or just keep donating to it.
This holiday is the equivalent of the cosmic deadline you never knew you needed. Somewhere, a procrastinator is screaming. It’s a golden opportunity to decide the fate of all those New Year’s Resolutions you’ve been brewing. Will you keep floundering in the sea of "maybes," or will you rise like a resolution-making phoenix from its ashy remnants? Either way, don't fret too much about it. Remember, there’s always next year to make another decision about making decisions.
Reuniting The Clan: Global Family Day
So roll on to 1st January, Global Family Day arrives to offer a warm, fuzzy start to the year. After the flashy hullabaloo of New Year’s Eve, this day typifies calm connection, welcoming families and groups of friends to unite in goodwill, togetherness, and, inevitably, a fair bit of bickering about who truly knows the best recipe for the New Year's Day lunch.
Think of it as a universal family hug where everyone is encouraged to play nice. The beauty of this day lies in its simplicity—being with the people you care about, mending fences if necessary, or simply basking in each other's weirdness. Extra points if there are family antagonists who've finally learned to get along, at least until dessert.
Quiet Meets Comfy: World Introvert Day
Just when the socialisation is about to spiral out of control, along comes 2nd January to rescue with World Introvert Day. It’s the day when introverts finally shine—or more accurately—retreat into the sanctuary of their own quietude.
After the exhaustive mingling of the festive season, a hushed day is as coveted as a Wi-Fi password on family outings. This day invites you to enjoy solitary activities without shame: reading under a warm blanket, sipping tea, or doing absolutely nothing while dismissing any and all social obligations as utterly optional.
World Introvert Day is effectively a guilt-free pass to say, “Thanks, but I’ve already got plans with my sofa.”
The Ultimate Doze: Festival Of Sleep Day
Finally, on 3rd January, we are graced with the be-all and end-all of holidays—a day dedicated entirely to sleep. Yes, the Festival of Sleep Day. It’s the ideal time to reclaim the snooze you sacrificed on the altar of New Year parties and awkward family gatherings. Whether you choose to nap, slumber, or just relax, this day is all about catching up on z's with no judgement attached.
Promptly cancelling any morning meetings should be met with universal understanding today, because hello, it’s a holiday! So burrow yourself like a burrito in blankets and enjoy the pure, sublime joy of sleep. You are effectively encouraged to sleep with utter pride. You might even declare this one to be the best holiday ever invented.
No matter how you celebrate, remember that these quirky holidays serve a glorious purpose—they usher in the year with a twinkle of amusement and a dash of comical absurdity. After all, what better way to commence another trip around the sun than with laughter, bacon, and the bliss of a good long snooze?