Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 18th, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
Bad Poetry Day is a day to create really bad Poetry. But, why you ask? Perhaps, the answer is simply “because you can”. Maybe, it exists to allow us to better appreciate good poetry. Or, perhaps it is to be written to irritate someone……
What I can tell you is if I were to write Poetry I am sure it would be bad. Not only that I believe if Charlie and David wrote Poetry as well it would also be bad. Now, my question is if you were to write Poetry would it be good or bad and why?
According to, the creators of this day, the intention is to gather a group of old high school friends, and write some really bad Poetry together. Then, send the Poetry to your old high school teacher. Does that sound like a lot of fun……
To celebrate Holiday, it is not enough to just write bad poetry. Rather you need to read the Poetry to someone, or give the Poetry to someone to read.
History and Origin of Bad Poetry Day:
Bad Poetry Day was actually created by the good folks at Wellcat.com. They’ve created a number of Holidays and have actually copyrighted them so they can profit by the Holiday.
You are so lucky! Whether you realize it or not, it is a stroke of serendipity that you arrived at this Holiday. Today is Serendipity Day. Think of it as a blessing in disguise, as you can expect unexpected events to occur today. And, they will be happy events.
The word “Serendipity ” was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. Horace Walpole took it from a Persian fairy tale “The Three Princes of Serendip”.
It was written over 1,000 years ago. According to the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, Serendipity is: “the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for”. Serendipity is not fate. It’s similar to luck. Perhaps best of all, serendipity can occur each and every day of your life!
When you think about it, serendipity comes from a positive, uplifting attitude and lifestyle. If you think positive, good things, unexpected things can and will happen. If we are thinking positive, we are most likely subconsciously looking for serendipity. With a positive attitude, we will recognize serendipity when it occurs.
I would like to invite you over to watch the movie “Serendipity (2001), starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale with my family this evening if your not busy.
History and Origin of Serendipity Day:
Serendipity Day was created in 2010 by Madeline Kay, the Serendipity Lady. Madeline created this day to “Dare to dream, expect the best, and to pursue your passion.”
Madeline Kay goes on to say that serendipity is no accident. Rather, it is an attitude or lifestyle where you reach for the unexpected and for happy surprises.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
