Good morning, welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 15th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you would like to celebrate and why.
On this Holiday, we celebrate the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into Heaven. At the end of her life, Mary’s body and soul were assumed into Heavenly glory. This is one of the oldest Holy days of the Christian church.
Whether Mary had a physical death was not known. The New Testament has no writings about Mary’s death or assumption. Nor is there any reference in any Church writings.
The Feast of the Assumption is a Holy day of obligation in the Christian church. Which might be why I hadn’t heard of this Holiday and neither had Charlie or David.
Relaxation Day – this one’s for me!
Relaxation Day is a day to kick back and do nothing. Ahhhh! What a great day. If only that would happen but David is working today and I need to go walk.
Not only that my sister is bringing my niece and nephew over and I have no, clue how long they will be staying. Which means Relaxation has gone out the door as usual. Would you be able to relax today?
The stresses, the hustle and bustle seemingly consumes us, every day of the year. Even Sundays are no longer days of rest and relaxation. There never seems to be a day to just kick back and relax.
For those us with a hectic lifestyle, Relaxation Day is a day to look forward to. Relaxation Day provides a break from the madness of our busy work and personal schedule. Todays is the day to enjoy either do absolutely nothing, or partake in your favorite relaxation activity.
Avoiding stressful activities today is the rule. For example, if golf is your favorite hobby, but Golf causes you stress, then make plans to play golf another day. Spending the day in a Hammock is a far more appropriate activity.
Top Ten ideas to enjoy on Relaxation Day:
- Do nothing today
- Go to a Spa
- Go Fishing ( this isn’t relaxing to me..)
- Play a round of Golf (caution: not always relaxing)
- Lounge around in a Hammock (I wish I had one)
- Take a Bubble Bath (If only I could)
- Spend the day at the Beach (Road Trip) anyone?
- Go to the Movies (I’m ready. What would you like to see?
- Do a little gardening (no heavy duty work, though)
- Have a Picnic in the Park (If Debbie would bring lunch for the kids we could if it didn’t start Raining).
The History and Origin of Relaxation Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day. By far, the most common references to this day on the Internet are from Spas. It appear that Health Spas have adopted Relaxation Day for themselves.
I think we should help the Spas celebrate this Holiday and go visit a Spa for a Massage. Would you like to go with me.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
