Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: May 22nd, 2022. I would like to ask you to check out the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. Charlie and I are going to take celebrating a holiday today off and finish packing for our move.
It should be obvious how to celebrate Buy a Musical Instrument Day? If you are a musician in need of a new instrument, today could be a very good day indeed! Or if you’ve been considering taking up a musical instrument, today could be your starting point. The good news is you’re never too old to begin playing a musical instrument. Senior Citizens pick up musical instruments as a hobby and they even form Senior Bands, often playing in public.
Just in case you haven’t figured out how to participate in this holiday go out and buy a musical instrument!
History and Origin of Buy a Musical Instrument Day:
Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day But, it is really easy to guess the type of business that likely created this holiday and why.
From its very beginning the United States of America has been a Maritime Nation. Since those early days, the Merchant Marine has been there to support the Maritime needs of both the Civilian Maritime Industry and the U.S. Navy. In recognition of the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Congress created National Maritime Day in 1933. Congress chose this date, to also commemorate the anniversary of the first trans-Atlantic voyage of a steamship. On May 22nd, 1819, the U.S. Steamship Savannah, left from Savannah, Georgia, bound for Liverpool, England.
The Merchant Martine supports Maritime interests, charged with overseeing the movement of people and goods over the Seas. In times of both Peace and War. In times of Peace, it supports commercial U.S. Maritime interests. During Peacetime, the Merchant Marine is a Civilian Organization, managed by both the public and the U.S. Government. In times of War, it is part of the U.S. Military.
The Merchant Marine played a major role in World War II moving Soldiers, Military Arms, equipment and supplies. During the War, over 250,000 people served in the Merchant Marine and over 6,700 lost their lives and over 800 Merchant Ships were sunk or damaged.
National Maritime Day is celebrated in a number of ways:
- American Citizens fly the U.S. Flag at their homes and where they work.
- Many Seaports hold open houses and events.
- Seaside towns and ports hold Memorial Services in remembrance of Merchant Marines who lost their lives.
- You can use today to learn more about the Merchant Marines.
History and Origin of National Maritime Day:
The U.S. Congress proclaimed May 22nd to be National Maritime Day Public Resolution #7 of May 20, 1933. The resolution instructs the President to make an annual proclamation, calling upon Americans to observe the day and to fly the American Flags at their homes and businesses.
National Maritime Day is a true national holiday however, National Maritime Day is not a public holiday. Schools, businesses and government offices are open.
Today is a great day because it is World Goth Day. Perhaps black isn’t your color then you will be happy to know that being “Goth:” isn’t just about wearing only black clothing. Being Goth is a whole culture.
As it should be, everyone who is into the Goth sub-culture, now has a holiday to celebrate who they are. Go out and embrace your inner and your outer Goth today.
You should celebrate who you are and your uniqueness. Find a Goth band, and enjoy the music.
It’s not just wearing black that makes you Goth. The Goth culture is expressed in fashion, music art, and to some degree, behaviors.
Check out the song Paint it Black, by the Rolling Stones
History and Origin of World Goth Day:
World Goth Day originated in the United Kingdom in 2009 and this day quickly spread, and is now celebrated in many Countries around the world.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
