Peaceful Holidays of 2014
Save the date! Celebrate Peace With These Little Known Holidays in 2014
Peace Frogs. It's become a symbol for feeling happy and carefree. For positive thinking. For peace. For love.
Turns out, there are holidays to celebrate all that! Who knew?
So pull out your calendars and get ready to save some dates. You can thank us later not only for the peace and love these holidays will help you spread, but also because when you break out a hug or a gift on Random Acts of Kindness Day, chances are you are going to get on somebody's good list!
Jan. 6 --
National Cuddle Up Day
Grab your blanket, snacks, warm fuzzy socks, your favorite DVD's and your love and spend the day in pure relaxation bliss!
Jan. 8 --
Bubble Bath Day
Bubble baths are a rare pleasure to many of us with busy lives. Use today to light a few candles, turn on your favorite music and let Calgon take you away!
Feb. 7 --
Send A Card to a Friend Day
The art of letter writing is just that, an art. Don't lose it! Take time today to write a personal card to a friend and let them know how important they are to you.
Feb. 17 --
Random Acts of Kindness Day
We all hear the stories of others doing kind deeds. Be the good deed. Be the story. Promote kindness by being kind. You never know the impact a small gesture can have on someone's day.
March 30 --
Take a Walk in the Park Day
Are you up for a walk today? Unplug from your smart phone, take off your socks and let the green grass slip between your toes. Today is all about re-energizing and freeing your mind.
April 2 --
Reconciliation Day
Today isn't about you. It's about your relationships. Take this day as an opportunity to make things right. We've all done it – said something we regret. Be the bigger person and take that step to getting your relationship back on the right track. Besides, everyone deserves a second chance!
June 8 --
Best Friends Day
Have you ever met someone that seems to know you better than you sometimes know yourself? Good friends can be hard to find so on June 8, celebrate your friend who knows and loves you best.
August 15 --
Relaxation Day
This day is dedicated to doing nothing or doing your favorite things. Whatever your heart desires, spend today doing what makes you happy…and relaxed of course!
Sept. 13 --
Positive Thinking Day
Today is all about attitude. Throw your negative vibes out the window and use today to focus on the good. Medical research shows that a positive attitude can boost your overall health.
Oct. 3 --
World Smile Day
Get ready to show off your pearly whites. Did you know U.S. Congress officially proclaimed this an official day in 1999? Smile to people you love, people you see and people who need peace!
Nov. 20 --
Beautiful Day
U2 sang it best with "Beautiful Day." Focus on the beauty that surrounds us. Take a picture of the beauty you see in your world and share it with us on Facebook.
Dec. 18 --
Bake Cookies Day
(we had to throw in one food holiday! Besides, who doesn't like cookies?!)
Find your favorite recipes, turn on a few holiday tunes and get to baking. You can even share your cookies with your neighbors!
There are so many reasons to celebrate life that are more than just "another holiday" on the calendar. Use these days to reflect, promote something positive, or do a good, kind deed. Seem like too many? Pick just one. Allow yourself to be surprised at how one positive day of thinking or one kind deed can spread.
