Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 17th, 2022. Would you take a look at the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. If my knee was better this week and I had someone to go with me I would be celebrating National Thriftshop Day. Would you like to come with me shop for articles for our Homeschool Drama Class?
Are you looking for a great deal then National Thriftshop Day is a day for a real bargain. Let’s go shopping.
Did you know a “Thrift Shop” is an old term for stores that sell deeply discounted merchandise. It’s not always the highest quality, but the price is right. You know these stores better today as discount department stores or dollar stores.
Watch for sales and specials today at Thriftshops in celebration of National Thriftshop Day. If you are a store owner, create a sale around this holiday, and watch your August sales sizzle!
The History and Origin of National Thriftshop Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this holiday. Without a doubt, a thrift shop somewhere started this holiday which was most likely originated when a Thrift store promoted a Summer sale.
People say the month of August is one big party because everyone seems to be on vacation. The days are hot and dry. The warm evening Weather is nice, making it a perfect evening for Neighbor Night. Make plans to enjoy a pleasant evening with your neighbors. You just might enjoy it so much, that you schedule a Neighbor Night every few months.
Having good neighbors is an important ingredient to a happy and fun filled life. We often don’t realize how important good neighbors can be. Like any relationship, you’ve got to nurture friendships with your neighbors. Neighbor Night is the absolutely perfect way to party hearty with our neighbors. If you already have good neighbors, Neighbor Night will reinforce and grow the friendship. If you don’t know your neighbors, use this holiday to get to know them. Chances are, you’ll be glad you did. If you don’t get along with a neighbor, break the Ice and be the first to hold Neighbor Night in your “hood. It will be fantastic, to turn an adversary into a friend. On this Summer evening, you might love your neighbors.
The memories you are about to make tonight Hosting Neighbor Night on a warm Summer evening is easy. “Casual” :is the operative word. Start with a gathering in the backyard on your deck. Your neighbors will ask what they should bring. Have each neighbor bring drinks and an appetizer to share. As the sun goes down, a campfire is a great focal point for the party. Make dinner for the group and keep it simple. Use paper plates and plastic ware for easy cleanup. The evening will be filled with conversations and good humor. You can laugh and make as much noise as you want well into the night. Your neighbors won’t complain, because they will be there!
The History and Origin of Neighbor Night:
Neighbor Night was created in 2021 by Bob Matthews from Rochester New York. Bob’s neighbors began getting together in a Socially distant manner during COVID in 2020. It was so much fun, the neighbors started getting together every few months. This led to the creation of what the group coined as “Neighbor Night”.
Matthews says “Good neighbors are tremendously valuable but it usually doesn’t just happen. Like any relationship, you need to nurture this relationship, so it will grow. Neighbor Night is a great way to develop better relationships with your neighbors”.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
