Bald and Free Day– is always observed on October 7th
October 7th is Bald and Free Day, a holiday honors those of us with a shiny top. You don’t have to be bald to celebrate this holiday. But, it helps. People who are married to or related to a bald person can celebrate with the honoree.
Enough with the bald jokes. There will be zero tolerance for bald jokes today. Today is a day to cherish and appreciate the freedom that comes with being bald. While the rest of us are spending money on haircuts, hair shampoo, hair sprays, combs, the bald guy is smiling as he saves money and time.
Upon becoming a lucky bald guy, you are finally freed of the worry and fret that other guys have, as they wonder for years:
- “Will I lose my hair?”
- Is my hair turning grey?
Better still, bald guys are much happier. In addition to saving money on haircuts and hair accessories, they never had a “bad hair day”. One thing is for certain, bald guys will never let the ladies run their fingers through their hair. But, they will let you rub the top of their head.
So, if you are bald, enjoy your freedom, as you celebrate Bald and Free Day.
How to Celebrate Bald and Free Day
- If you are bald, just enjoy the day.
- Do not wear a hat or baseball cap let that bald hair shine.
- Let others rub the top of your head today.
History and Origin of Bald and Free Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of Bald and Free Day. We did discover two dates for this Bald and Free Day. It is almost equally divided between the 7th and the 14th of October. We don’t know the reason for the confusion over the correct date. We’re trying to find out. When we uncover the facts we will share the information with you. Until then, celebrate Bald and Free Day whenever it is most convenient for you.
International Walk to School Day– observed on the first Wednesday in October
International Walk to School Day is the perfect opportunity to step up and follow the theme of the holiday. Skip the bus to school today. Instead, put your sneakers on and hike on over to your school. By the time you arrive, you will be a little healthier and wide awake, ready to focus on classes. Encourage your family to join you in the walk, and you will arrive before you know it.
Walking has many, many advantages. The exercise is easy to do, and great for your health. Walking is easy on your muscles and joints. Walking is the perfect “stay in shape” or “get in shape” exercise, enjoyed by almost everybody. Walking is invigorating and wakes you up naturally so you’re ready for the day ahead. Walking on the way home from school is a natural way to decompress from the stress and pressures of the day. Walking is environmentally friendly, too. If more people routinely walk to school or work , the air we breathe will be cleaner, and greenhouse gases will be reduced.
The goal of International Walk to School Day is to encourage students to get more exercise, by walking instead of riding the bus, or in a car. In addition, the organizers of International Walk to School Day seek to bring awareness of the need for safe, walkable routes to school and within the community.
Now that you’ve walked to and from school for one day, don’t stop there. Walk to and from school every day, when the Weather allows. You’ll be glad you did!
In our Homeschool Music class we plan on listening to “These Boots are Made for Walking”, sung by Nancy Sinatra.
This holiday was created in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. International Walk to School Day appeared to be originally called “National Walk to School Day. This holiday quickly gained worldwide popularity, and it was renamed International Walk to School Day. Today, over 40 Countries participate.
There remains a few references to this being a “National” day but we did not find a congressional resolution or presidential proclamation making this holiday a National holiday.
World Smile Day first Friday of the month
World Smile Day celebrates the ever-popular yellow smiley. It also offers us an opportunity to do an act of kindness. According to the World Smile Day website, a proclamation of this holiday was made by the U.S. Congress. Now that should put a smile on your face.
Did you know the smiley face became so popular, that the U.S. Post Office issued a stamp with the smiley face.
The intent of World Smile Day is to do an act of kindness or help one person to smile. Why not do both!?
The yellow smiley stands brightly smiling upon this day, offering its stamp of approval.
About the Smiley Face
Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. The State Mutual Life Assurance Company hired Harvey as a free lance artist to create a smiley face for use in improving company morale. From there, the bright and cheerful smiley grew in popularity. The smiley popularity grew slowly at first. Then, the smiley exploded in the 1970’s. Ultimately, the smiley became wildly popular.
There is some controversy over the smiley’s creation. French entrepreneur named Franklin Loufrani claimed to have invented the smiley in 1968. In 1971 Franklin Loufrani patented the smiley in 80 Countries.
How to Celebrate World Smile Day
- Do an Act of kindness today because it’s one of the key reasons for World Smile Day.
- Put a sincere smile on your face and keep it there all day long.
- Seek opportunities to make others smile today.
- Put smileys all over. Add smilies to emails and notes. Draw a smiley on the chalkboard in school
Related Holidays
History and Origin of World Smile Day
Harvey Ball of Worcester Ma. created World Smile Day. Concerned about the over-commercialization of his smiley, Harvey Bell felt one day a year should be dedicated to smiling and doing acts of kindness.
The first World Smiley Day celebration was on October 1st, 1999. It is unclear why the date of the celebration was moved.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
