Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 1st, 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. I think I will celebrate Clowns and see if I can find one performing somewhere.
National Girlfriends Day is a holiday, indeed because it is her special day, a time to celebrate, spoil and pamper your girlfriend You might begin, by celebrating the fact that you have an awesome girl, to call your girlfriend. After all, look what she has to put up with!!
Some people may say this holiday is not needed, as a girlfriend should be treated nicely, every day of the year. This holiday is an opportunity to go beyond nice all the way to spoiled and pampered.
There are so many ways to celebrate National Girlfriends Day. Are you drawing a blank? Typical guy. Here are just a few ideas:
- Take her to see a “chick flick”
- Don’t hesitate to shower her with a card, flowers, perfume or other gifts.
- Give her the Television Controller. This, in and of itself, is a huge gesture.
- Take her out to dinner.
There are two dates referenced on the internet to National Mahjong Day.
National Mahjong Day is celebrated on August 1st and this day was established in 2018 by an American website, suggesting this to be a U.S. “National” day.
Chinese Mahjong Day is on April 30th and it is also often referred to as “National Mahjong Day”. This is the older of the two Mahjong Day events and has been around since approximately 2010 – 2015. It also seems to be American in origin.
If you love the game of Mahjong, why not celebrate on both days!?
The game of Mahjong originated in Shanghai, China and there is speculation that the game of Mahjong was created thousands of years ago by Confucius. Over many Centuries, Mahjong become popular in many Countries in Asia, including, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, to name a few. The game of Mahjong arrived in America in the early 1920’s. Mahjong took the Country by storm and quickly became the rage.
Mahjong is a 4 player game of strategy but there is a solitary version. While the original version is Chinese, there are other varieties of Mahjong. Most notably Japanese and American. Mahjong has 144 domino-like tiles made of Ivory or Bamboo. Newer, American game pieces are plastic.. The tiles are marked in five categories of tiles: simples, winds, dragons, flowers and Seasons.
This day is also referred to as Mah Jong Day, Japanese Mahjong Day and Mah Jongg Day.
Do you like to play games ? That’s great, as all you need to do today is find three friends and play Mahjong. I also would say you should teach someone how to play Mahjong.
The History and Origin of National Mahjong Day:
National Mahjong Day was created by Riichi Mahjong Central. Their goal is to increase awareness of Mahjong. There mission is to “make the world a better place through Mahjong with love and peace”.
Our research did not find a identify an individual or group having created Chinese Mahjong Daywhich is often called National Mahjong Day.
We did not find any documentation confirming either of these days to be a true “National” holiday and we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation. Some sources suggest President Obama declared the April 30th as a National Day. However, we found no presidential proclamation.
National Mountain Climbing Day
I believe everyone should climb a Mountain at least once in their lives. Because Mountain climbing is an exhilarating experience, with a huge reward at the peak. A big sense of accomplishment for reaching new heights. Fresh air and magnificent scenery, only adds to the joy of climbing a Mountain. You might climb just one Mountain, and attain pride and bragging rights to family. Or, you might find the experience so rewarding, that Mountain climbing becomes a new hobby, as you seek the challenge of conquering one peak after another.
National Mountain Climbing Day was established in honor of Bobby Matthews, and his friend Josh Madigan, for successfully climbing the 46 High Peaks of New Your State’s Adirondack Mountains. These two young men, climbed the 46th peak, Whiteface Mountain, on August 1, 2015. They were formally inducted into the Adirondack 46er Club in May, 2016.
Mountain climbing is a challenging hike. On occasion, a difficult climb may require using both your arms and legs on a steep portion of the climb. Rappelling a Mountain, like you see when adventurers Climb Mount Everest, is not part of the climb. Depending upon the size and difficulty, your first climb should be on an easy Mountain, which would only take a couple of hours.
Can you climb a Mountain? Sure you can! Young children under 10 years old, and Senior Citizens over eighty have climbed Mountains. Josh Madigan says “It’s more stamina and mental, than strength.” So, there’s no reason you cannot climb a Mountain.
Bobby and Josh offer their toughest challenges:
- Hiking down a Mountain without a boot. Josh’s boot was of poor quality and literally fell apart.
If you can, go climb your first Mountain today. Need time to plan? That’s okay. Use today to make a goal and a plan to climb your first Mountain. Then, go out and climb that Mountain just don’t forget your camera.
Word of Wisdom for Mountain Climbing:
- Stay on the Trail.
- Bring plenty of water in your back pack.
- Bring high energy bars on long hikes.
- There is no shame in turning around, especially if the weather gets bad, or you are injured.
- Wear good quality hiking boots, no sneakers .
- If you get lost, re-trace your steps.
- Plan your hike. Study trail maps. Most can be found online.
History and Origin of National Mountain Climbing Day:
National Mountain Climbing Day was established in 2016 by Bob Matthews, from Rochester, NY. Bob is the creator and author of HolidayInsights.com
August 1st is a perfect time for this holiday and to climb your first Mountain because it is the middle of the Summer season, and the Weather is most likely to be good.
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day is perfect for Raspberry lovers.
Raspberries are one of the gems of Summer. Sweet and tasty, Raspberries are is loved millions of people and birds. With the arrival of ripe Raspberries, it is time to make some of your favorite desserts. Top of the list for Raspberry lovers, is Raspberry Cream Pie.
Make this a Raspberry day and go out and pick your own Raspberries. Then, make a Raspberry Cream Pieand another to give away to a family member.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
