Calendar Days—August’s Crazy Holidays & Special Occasions—Idea Starters for Writers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

It’s time again for Calendar Days. These are fun to read and 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.
August is:Romance Awareness MonthFamily Fun MonthNational Catfish MonthAdmit You’re Happy MonthNational Picnic MonthInventor’s MonthAmerican Artists Appreciation MonthAmerican Indian Heritage MonthNational Goat Cheese MonthNational Immunization Awareness MonthNational Panini MonthWhat Will Be Your Legacy MonthPeach MonthNational Golf Month
Weekly CelebrationsWeek 1:National Simplify your Life Week
Week 2:National Smile Week
Week 3:Friendship week
Week 4:Be Kind to Humankind Week
Individual DaysAugust 1National Raspberry Cream Pie DayRounds Resounding DayNational Mustard DayGirlfriends DayWorld Wide Web DayUs Air Force DayYorkshire Day
August 2National Ice Cream Sandwich DayFriendship DayInternational Forgiveness DaySister’s Day
August 3National Watermelon Day
August 4Assistance Dog DayU.S. Coast Guard DaySocial Security Day
August 5Work Like a Dog DayNational Oyster DayNational Underwear Day
August 6Wiggle Your Toes DayNational Root Beer Float DayFresh Breath Day
August 7National Lighthouse DayParticularly Preposterous Packaging DayProfessional Speakers DayPurple Heart Day
August 8Garage Sale DaySneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch DayHappiness Happens DayInternational Cat DayOdie Day (Garfield’s Pal)
August 9Rice Pudding DayBook Lover’s Day
August 10Lazy DayWorld Lion DayNational Duran Duran DaySkyscraper Appreciation DayNational S’mores Day
August 11Son and Daughter DayIngersoll DayPlay in the Sand DayPresidential Joke Day (did you hear the one about…)
August 12Middle Child’s DayWorld Elephant DayVinyl Record DayInternational Youth Day
August 13International Left Hander’s Day
August 14V-J Day (marks the end of WWII. There are actually 3 dates with this designation. August 14—Japan surrenders; August 15‑Surrender announced to the world; September 2‑Ceremony and formal signing of surrender.)National Creamsicle DayNational Navajo Code Talkers Day
August 15Corn on the Cob DayWorld Honey Bee DayInternational Geocaching Day (Third Saturday in August)International Homeless Animal DayV-J Day (see note above)National Relaxation Day
August 16Rollercoaster DayNational Tell a Joke DayNational Airborne Day
August 17National Thriftshop DayBlack Cat appreciation Day

August 18Bad Poetry DayMail Order Catalog Day
August 19Photography DayWorld Humanitarian DayAviation Day
August 20World Mosquito DayChocolate Pecan Pie DayLemonade DayNational Radio Day
August 21Spumoni DayMen’s Grooming DaySenior Citizen’s DayPoets Day
August 22Be an Angel DayNational Tooth  Fairy Day (also celebrated on February 28)Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 23Valentino DayRide the Wind Day
August 24Knife DayVesuvius DayInternational Strange Music DayPluto Demoted Day
August 25Kiss and Make Up Day
August 26Women’s Equality DayNational Dog Day
August 27Global Forgiveness DayJust Because DayBurger DayThe Duchess Who Wasn’t Day (Margaret Wolfe Hungerford http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Wolfe_Hungerford, she’s responsible for the popular phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It’s from her book, Molly Bawn) Just Because Day
August 28Bow Tie DayRadio commercials DayRace Your Mouse Around the Icons Day
August 29More Herbs, Less Salt DayIndividual Rights DayFranchise Appreciation DayAccording to Hoyle Day
August 30National Toasted Marshmallow DaySlinky DayNational Holistic Pet DayPony Express DayFrankenstein Day
August 31Love Litigating Lawyers DayWe Love Memoirs DayNational Trail Mix Day
Now let's do a little brainstorming for next month. 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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