January Offers Host of Unusual Holidays

There are many unique and bizarre holidays that the average person has never even heard of, yet a few of them would catch anyone’s eye. While some of the holidays are hilarious, others are simply absurd.

“Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day” is a day when people try something new, but no conclusive origin for the celebration is known. January 2nd is the day of the holiday, which seems appropriate since it can reflect individuals with New Year’s resolutions.

What would be better than celebrating a holiday that allows you to sleep in? More importantly, What day is it? The answer is January 3rd. There was no real creator for this holiday. But one quick suggestion: Go to work so you don’t get fired!

“We still had to go to school anyways,” laments Joyce Zheng.

Everyone always has someone with whom to cuddle, and January 6th is a day called “Cuddle Up Day.” This day can be celebrated with a pet, an object, or even a person. Most people choose a person.

“Cuddling with human beings sounds disgusting to me,” says English teacher Zachary Houp. “That’s why I have my dog Phoebe. We cuddle until she tries to eat my face.”

FAHS student Dan Zebrine said, “Veronica Kraft is who I would cuddle up with.  And my cat is cute, so I would cuddle with it.”

Andy Moran stated, “Ryan Cortazzo is definitely someone I would cuddle up with.”

Fortunately, Ryan Cortazzo agrees: “Yea, I’d cuddle up with Andy Moran.”

Some choices, however, were even more improbable.  For example, Selena Gomez was Ethan Martinez’s selection.

Harold Pullman Coffin created a National Nothing Day in 1973. Nothing is really known about this day, probably because Coffin did nothing to create it.