Welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays: November 29th, 2022. I would like to ask you to take a look at the holidays being celebrated today and let me know which holiday you most want to celebrate and why. In the meantime excuse Charlie and I were off to get us a Chia Pet. Should I get you a Chia Pet as well?
Chia Pet Day– always observed on November 29th
In 1977, a cute new Pet arrived on the scene. Chia Pet Day attractive, lovable, low cost low-maintenance Pet became the rage. Chia Pet Day are eco-friendly. People began buying them by the millions for themselves and as gifts, especially for the holidays. Chia Pet Day the perfect gift that keeps on giving. Growing. What is it? It’s the Chia Pet. Today is Chia Pet Day, the perfect day to celebrate your Pet and spend some quality time with your Pet!
As you probably already know, a Chia Pet is a Terracotta figurine it’s really a form of a planter that grows Chia Plants in the grooves of its outer surface. You don’t need a green thumb to grow your Chia Pet. It’s quick and easy to grow. All you have to do is pre-soak the Terracotta figurine and the Seeds. Apply the moistened Seeds to the grooves on the surface of the figurine. Keep the Seeds moist, and in one to two weeks the Chia Plants will germinate and begin to grow. Trim the Plants as needed, to maintain a shapely form.
Here is a fun fact for you. Chia seeds are edible very nutritious, high in fiber, and Gluten-free. Don’t eat the Chia Seeds that come in your Chia Pet kit! You need them to grow your Chia Pet. If you want to try the Seeds, you can order healthy, Organic Chia Seeds online.
History and Origin of Chia Pets
Chia Pets originated in Mexico. Joe Pedott of San Francisco, CA negotiated the rights to the Chia Pet and marketed them in the United States with great success. The first character was a Ram, and it was manufactured on September 8th, 1977. Pedott filed for trademark registration on October 17th, 1977. Sales growth of the Ch-ch-ch-Chia reached over 15 million in 2019 alone. Chia Pets are sold as holiday gifts. Chia Pets makes a great gift for gardeners and for people who are homebound.
Chia Pet were originally manufactured by Joseph Manufacturing Company in San Francisco, CA. Chia Pets are now made in China. Over the years, Chia Pets have come in dozens and dozens of designs. The designs include many forms of tame and wild Animals, from the original Ram to Puppies, Kittens, and Unicorns. Presidents and historical figures are very popular. Cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Shrek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sponge Bob, and Garfield abound. Garden Gnomes are also a popular choice. The manufacturer creates new characters regularly.
How to Celebrate Chia Pet Day
- Name your Chia Pet, if you haven’t already done so.
- If you live in a warm climate, take your Chia Pet out on the deck and catch rays together.
- Watch a television show with your Chia Pet .
- Take your Chia Pet for a walk and just think you won’t need a poop bag.
- f you don’t have a Chia Pet, what are you waiting for? Purchase your dream Chia Pet today.
Related Information
History and Origin of Chia Pet Day
Chia Pet Day was created in 2021 by Bob Matthews of Rochester, NY. Chia Pet Day was created to celebrate the Chia Pet, a popular Terracotta planter covered with live, growing Chia Plants.
Several dates for Chia Pet Day were considered. Matthews said because the majority of Chia Pets are given as holiday gifts, it is only fitting that the date to celebrate Chia Pets is at the beginning of the holiday shopping season, right after Thanksgiving.
Square Dance Day– always observed on November 29th
Today is Square Dance Day. All you need is a partner, a barn, and a band. This is your chance to get out and “Dosey Do”, and to swing your partner round and round.
Square Dancing has been around in America for a couple hundred years. English, Irish, and Scottish settlers brought square dancing to the U.S. As square dancing evolved in the U.S., a caller was added, to help dancers stay in step. Square dancing remains popular among Southern and Western rural areas, and with senior citizens. If there’s a dance in a barn, it’s certain to be square dancing.
Couples square dance in circles or square formations and square dancing is lively and quick, and lots of fun.
Square dancing is a form of dancing which is both fun, and great exercise. Medical sites and journals speak to the health benefits for people of all ages.
Are you looking to enjoy square dancing for a whole month? September is International Square Dance Month.
How to Celebrate Square Dance Day
- Swing your partner, dosey do!
- Look for a barn dance.
- Join a square dancing group. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner? Many groups will have a dancing partner for you.
- Learn more about square dancing and its form.
History and Origin of Square Dancing Day
The origin of Square Dancing Day is unknown. Our research did not uncover the roots or the creator of Square Dancing Day. But, don’t miss the opportunity today to “Swing your partner” to the lively beat!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
