Calendar Days—May's Crazy Holidays & Special Occasions—Idea Starters for Writers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

It’s time again for Calendar Days. These are just fun to read. They’re also a great way to jumpstart our creativity when looking for ideas for articles and blog posts. They’re also a fun writing prompt idea. 

In addition, calendar days are great conversation starters for social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, especially when two contrasting holidays fall on the same date. Here are some that tickled my funny bone this month:
May sixth is National Teachers Day and No Homework Day. I wonder if that's for the teacher's benefit or the students? May eighth is No Socks Day, followed by May ninth, which is Lost Sock Memorial Day. Did someone lose a sock when they went without? May eighteenth is No Dirty Dishes Day and Visit Your Relatives Day—I definitely want them to visit when there aren't any dirty dishes in the sink!May Holidays, Special Days & Downright Crazy DaysMay is:Foster Care MonthOlder Americans MonthNational Barbecue MonthNational Recommitment MonthDate Your Mate MonthGet Caught Reading MonthNational Military Spouse MonthNational Photograph MonthNational Bike MonthNational Hamburger MonthNational Blood Pressure MonthNational Salad Month
Week One in May is Nurses WeekWeekly CelebrationsWeek 1:Nurses WeekWeek 2:Wildflower WeekWeek 3:National Police WeekNational Bike WeekWeek 4:Emergency Medical Services Week
May 1Lei DayMay DayLoyalty DaySave the Rhino DayBatman DaySchool Principals DayMother Goose DayInternational Tuba Day (First Friday in May)Space Day (First Friday in May)
May 2Play Your Ukulele DayBaby DayFree Comic Book DayBrothers and Sisters Day
May 3Paranormal DayLumpy Rug DayTwo Different Colored Shoes DayWorld Press Freedom Day
May 4 is Star Wars DayMay 4Bird DayNational Candied Orange Peel DayRenewal DayStar Wars Day (you know, May the 4th be with you)Fire Fighter’s Day
May 5Cinco de MayoNational Hoagie DayOyster DayCartoonists DayFerret Day
May 6Beverage DayNational Tourist Appreciation DaySchool Nurses DayNo Diet DayNo Homework DayNational Teachers Day (Tuesday of the first full week in May)
May 7National Tourism DayRoast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8Iris DayV-E DayWorld Red Cross Day/World Red Crescent DayNo Socks DayMilitary Spouses Day (the Friday before Mother’s Day)
May 9 is National Train DayMay 9Lost Sock Memorial DayNational Train DayFair Trade DayInternational Migratory Bird Day (the second Saturday in May)
May 10Mother’s DayWindmill DayStay Up all Night NightConfederate Memorial DayClean Up Your Room Day
May 11Eat What You Want DayTwilight Zone Day
May 12Fatigue Syndrome DayInternational Nurses DayLimerick DayNutty Fudge DayDoodle Day
May 13Leprechaun DayFrog Jumping DayTop Gun DayNational Receptionist Day (the Second Wednesday in May)
May 14Chicken Dance DayGolf Day
May 15 is National Bike to Work DayMay 15National Chocolate Chip DayPolice Officer’s Memorial DayStraw Hat DayPizza Party DayEndangered Species DayNational Bike to Work Day (Third Friday in May)
May 16Love a Tree DayNational Sea Monkey DayLearn to Swim DayWear Purple for Peace DayBiographers DayArmed Forces Day (Third Saturday of May)
May 17Pack Rat DayWorld Telecommunications DayWorld Baking Day
May 18International Museum DayNo Dirty Dishes DayVisit Your Relatives Day
May 19Boy’s Club DayAccounting DayMay Ray Day
May 20 is Pick Strawberries DayMay 20Pick Strawberries DayBe a Millionaire DayWeights & Measures Day
May 21National Memo DayEndangered Species Day
May 22Buy a Musical Instrument DayMaritime Day
May 23Lucky Penny DayTurtle DayInternational Jazz Day (Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend)
May 24 is National Escargot DayMay 24National Escargot DayTiara DayBrothers Day
May 25Towel DayTap Dance DayNational Missing Children’s DayMemorial Day (Last Monday of the Month)
May 26Sally Ride DayWorld Lindy Hop DayBlueberry Cheesecake Day
May 27Cellophane Tape DaySun Screen DaySenior Health and Fitness Day
May 28Amnesty International Day
May 29Learn About composting DayBiscuit Day
May 30 is Water a Flower DayMay 30Water a Flower DayLoomis DayNeighbor Day
May 31National Macaroon DayWorld No Tobacco DaySave Your Hearing Day
Now let's do a little brainstorming for May. What are some of your favorite days from the list and how do you propose using them?
Don't forget to join the conversation,Blessings, Edie
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