Category: Holidays & Observances

#BooksForTheHoliday – International Joke Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Humor & Satire

LEARN MORE July 1st is INTERNATIONAL Joke Day.It is celebrated at the half-year mark. Ways laughter helps us: Helps you relax like a good massage. Boosts your immune system and can help fight off colds. Makes you feel good with a boost of endorphins. Boosts your cardiovascular system like good exercise. Diffuses anger and angry … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – International Joke Day

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Paul Bunyan Day Is Upon Us, Readers!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Folklore, Historical Fiction, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Myths & Legends, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

LEARN MORE Today is National Paul Bunyan Day (written by J.M. Northup June 2023) Paul Bunyan was a huge part of my childhood, believe it or not. Perhaps it is because of the logging in Minnesota, my proximity to Wisconsin, or my interest in myth and lore. Whatever the case, he was bigger than life, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Paul Bunyan Day Is Upon Us, Readers!

#BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Young Readers

Learn more about GLOBAL SMURF DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com I loved watching the Smurfs when I was little (I didn't know it was a Belgium comic created by Peyo in 1958 - I just knew the cartoon). I thought Papa Smurf was kind, wise, and a wonderful father figure. I liked that so many different kinds of … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Today is Global Smurf Day!

#BooksForTheHoliday – WORLD UFO DAY June 24th

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Aviation, Conspiracies & Unsolved Mysteries, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Space, UFO / UAP

I WANT TO BELIEVE! Celebrating the First Widely Reported UFO Sighting THE ROSWELL REPORT:Fact VS Fictionin the New Mexico Desert https://jmnorthup.com/2022/07/02/world-ufo-day-for-book-lovers-2/ https://jmnorthup.com/2022/06/24/world-ufo-day-for-book-lovers/ June & July make UFO history.We celebrate WORLD UFO DAY June 24th and July 2nd! June 24th… In 1947, aviator Kenneth Arnold was out flying and reported nine UFOs near Mount Rainier in Washington State. … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – WORLD UFO DAY June 24th

#BooksForTheHoliday – International Day of Yoga!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Health, Fitness & Dieting, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, Wellness & Self Help

Learn more about International Day of Yoga from nationaldaycalendar.com Yoga has always fascinated me. The word itself means "yoke" or "Union," and it truly is a harmony of the mind, body, and soul. I am still a novice, but my practice has brought me great balance. As someone with mental disorders (depression, anxiety, and OCD), … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – International Day of Yoga!