May Inspiration for Writing Social Media Posts, Articles, and Blog Posts

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
April is almost over so let’s get a jump start for May writing ideas. The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you find? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post. 
The Month of May is:National Miniature Garden MonthJewish American Heritage MonthBetter Speech and Language MonthALS Awareness MonthSkin Cancer Awareness MonthNational Preservation MonthNational Wildfire Awareness MonthNational Cystic Fibrosis Awareness MothNational Foster Care MonthCorrect Your Posture MonthInternational Drum MonthNational dental Care MonthCeliac Disease Awareness MonthEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness MonthNational Asparagus MonthNational Stroke Awareness MonthNational Moving MonthNational Brain Tumor Awareness MonthNational Mental Health Awareness MonthMotor cycle Safety Awareness MonthNational Military Appreciation MonthMelanoma Awareness MonthNational Water Safety MonthNational Chamber Music MonthNational Strawberry MonthNational Salsa MonthNational Salad MonthNational Recommitment MonthNational Photography MonthNational Lyme Disease Awareness MonthNational Hamburger MonthNational Get Caught Reading MothNational Egg MonthNational Barbecue MonthNational Bike MonthOlder Americans MonthDate Your Mate MonthNational Inventors MonthAmerican Cheese Month
May Special WeeksNational Eastern Box Turtle Week: First Full Week in MayPublic Service Recognition Week: Begins the first Sunday in MayScreen0Free Week: First Full Week in MayChoose Privacy Week: First Full Week in MayNational Wildflower Week: First Full Week in MayNurses Week: May 6 – 12National Police Week: Week of May 15National Salvation Army Week: Second Full Week in MayNational Etiquette Week: Begins Monday of the Second Full Week in MayTeacher Appreciation Week: First Monday through FridayNational Hospital Week: First Full Week of MayNational Pet Week: First Sunday through Saturday in MaySmall Business Week: First Week in MayNational EMS Week: Third Full Week in MayNational Public Works Week: Third Week in May
May Special Days
May 1May DaySchool Principals’ DayLaw DaySilver Star Service Banner DayNational Day of PrayerNational Chocolate Parfait DayNational Mother Goose DayNational Loyalty DayBatman DayHug Your Cat Day
May 2School Lunch hero Day (First Friday in May)National Space Day (First Friday in May)National Life Insurance DayNational Truffle DayNo Pants Day
May 3National Scrapbook Day (First Saturday in May)National Play Outside Day (First Saturday of EVERY month)National Fitness Day (First Saturday in May)Kentucky Derby (First Saturday in May)Join Hands Day (First Saturday in May)National Montana DayFree Comic Book Day (First Saturday in May)National Textiles DayNational Start Seeing Monarchs DayNational Raspberry Popover DayNational Chocolate Custard DayNational Paranormal DayNational Two Different Colored Shoes DayNational Specially-Abled Pets DayNational Garden Meditation DayNational Lumpy Rug DayHerb Day
May 4National Lemonade Day (First Sunday in May)National Infertility Survival Day (Sunday Before Mother’s Day)National Self-employed DayBird DayNational Weather Observers DayNational Candied Orange Peel DayNational Orange Juice DayNational Renewal DayNational Star Wars DayNational Day of Reason
May 5National Silence the Shame DayCinco De MayoNational Astronaut DayMelanoma MondayNational Hoagie DayNational Totally Chipotle DayNational Cartoonists DaySquare Root Day
May 6National Foster Care Day (First Tuesday in May)National Teacher Appreciation Day (Tuesday of First Full Week in May)National Crepe Suzette DayNational Beverage DayNational Nurses Day
May 7 National Tourism DayNational Interpreter Appreciation Day (First Wednesday in May)National Skilled Trades Day (First Wednesday in May)National School Nurse Day (Wednesday of National Nurses Week)National Packaging Design DayNational Barrier Awareness DayNational Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8National Student Nurse Day National Have a Coke DayNational Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9National Knock Out Rose Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)National Home Front Heroes DayNational Alphabet Magnet DayNational Sleepover DayNational Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)National Provider Appreciation Day (Friday before Mother’s Day)National Butterscotch Brownie DayNational Moscato DayNational Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10National Washington DayNational Dog Mom’s Day (Second Saturday in May)National Clean Up Your Room DayNational Lipid DayNational Archery Day (Second Saturday in May)National Miniature Golf Day (Second Saturday in MayNational Babysitter’s Day (Saturday before Mother’s Day)National Birth Mother’s Day (Saturday before Mother’s Day)Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day (Second Saturday in May)National Shrimp Day
May 11National Eat What You Want DayMother’s Day (Second Sunday in May)National Foam Rolling DayNational Twilight Zone Day
May 12National Fibromyalgia Awareness DayNational Women’s Checkup Day (Second Monday in May)National Nutty Fudge DayNational Odometer DayNational Limerick Day
May 13National Crouton DayNational Fruit Cocktail DayNational Apple Pie DayNational Frog Jumping DayNational Decency Day
May 14National third Sift Workers Day (Second Wednesday in May)National Buttermilk Biscuit DayNational Underground America DayNational Dance Like a Chicken DayNational Receptionists Day (Second Wednesday in May)
May 15Bring Flowers to Someone DayNational Nylon Stocking DayNational Chocolate Chip DayPeace Officers Memorial Day
May 16Nascar Day (Third Friday in May)National Pizza Party Day (Third Friday in May)National Bike to Work Day (Third Friday in May)National Defense Transportation Day (Third Friday in May)National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May)National Biographer’s DayNational Sea Monkey DayNational Love a Tree DayNational Classic Movie DayNational Barbecue DayNational Do Something Good for Your Neighbor DayNational Piercing Day
May 17National Learn to Swim Day (Third Saturday in May)Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday in May)National Idaho DayNational Cherry Cobbler DayNational Pack Rat DayNational Graduation Tassel DayNational Walnut Day
May 18National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day (Third Sunday in May)National Cheese Soufflé DayNational No Dirty Dishes DayNational Visit Your Relatives Day
May 19National Roadie DayNational Devil’s Food Cake DayNational May Ray Day
May 20National Quiche Lorraine DayNational Sugarbee Apple DayNational Streaming DayNational Rescue Dog DayNational Pick Strawberries DayNational Be a Millionaire Day
May 21National Juice Slush Day (Third Wednesday in May)Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (Wednesday of EMS Week)National Memo DayNational Strawberries and Cream DayNational Waitstaff DayNational American Red Cross Founder’s DayTalk Like Yoda Day
May 22National Solitaire DayNational Vanilla Pudding DayNational Buy a Musical Instrument DayNational Maritime Day
May 23National Road Trip Day (Friday before Memorial Day)National Cooler Day (Friday before Memorial Day)National Don’t Fry Day (Friday before Memorial Day)National Taffy DayNational Lucky Penny Day
May 24National Wyoming DayBrother’s DayAviation Maintenance Technician DayNational Escargot DayNational Scavenger Hunt Day
May 25 National Family Fun Day (Sunday Before Memorial Day)Geek Pride Day Towel DayNational Brown-Bag-It DayNational Tap Dance DayNational Missing Children’s Day
May 26Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)National Paper Airplane DayNational Blueberry Cheesecake DayWorld Lindy Hop Day
May 27National Grape DayNational Grape Popsicle DayNational Cellophane Tape DaySun screen Day
May 28National Flip Flop Day (Wednesday After Memorial Day)National Senior Health & Fitness Day (Last Wednesday in MayNational Beef Burger DayNational Brisket Day
May 29National 529 DayNational Coq Au Vin DayNational Paperclip Day
May 30National Creativity DayNational Hole in My Bucket DayNational Water a Flower Day
May 31National Utah DayNecrotizing Fascitis Awareness DayNational Smile DayNational Autonomous Vehicle DayNational Macaroon DayNational Speak in Complete Sentences DayNational save Your Hearing Day
Now it's your turn. What holidays inspire you? Do any of them strike a nerve for marketing or a fun post? Share how you'll use them in the comments section below and inspire us!
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings, Edie
If you're interested in doing your own research into holidays, here are several websites to get you started!Brownie Lock: https://www.brownielocks.com/month2.htmlHoliday Insights: https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htmNational Day Calendar: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/year-at-a-glance
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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. She’s a writer who feels lost without her camera and a card-carrying introvert who loves to encourage an audience. She also embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. As a popular speaker, she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.
She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years, and live near their three sons and three grandchildren in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Edie and Kirk can often be found with their big black dog hiking—Edie hanging off ledges for the best camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.