National Polka Dot Day (January 22)
Bold patterns come out of hiding. Minnie Mouse unofficially rules the day.
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Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21)
Backyard birdwatchers secretly love this one. Tiny squirrels get unexpected fan mail online.
National Hugging Day (January 21)
Suddenly everyone is very affectionate. Even awkward side-huggers make an effort.
National Penguin Awareness Day (January 20)
People share adorable penguin facts while learning about conservation. Cute and educational.
National Cheese Lovers Day (January 20)
An excuse to build dangerously tall cheese boards. The real debate is soft vs hard.
National Tin Can Day (January 19)
A salute to the humble can that changed food storage forever. Some people even turn them into art.
National Popcorn Day (January 19)
Sweet, salty, caramel, cheesy, no one can agree on the best flavor. Movie nights get extra serious.
National Thesaurus Day (January 18)
Word lovers swap fancy synonyms and overcomplicate simple sentences on purpose. Roget would be proud.
National Gourmet Coffee Day (January 18)
Coffee snobs show off brewing gadgets and obscure beans. Casual drinkers just add more creamer.
National Kid Inventors’ Day (January 17)
Celebrates kids who came up with brilliant ideas. Adults pretend they were just as creative.