Polar Bear Plunge Day (January 1)
Check out the weird holiday Polar Bear Plunge Day on Jan 1. Learn the history of Polar Bear Plunge Day, and get ideas on how to celebrate.
One weird holiday on January 1 is Polar Bear Plunge Day. Check out the other weird January holidays!
History of Polar Bear Plunge Day
It is a New Year tradition in United States, Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands to run into freezing ice water (like a lake or the ocean). It proves stamina and endurance, and many places even organize fundraisers for charity as part of the event.
The first documented act of being like polar bears in the icy water in the United States occurred in the United States in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts. The practice of swimming in ice water, however, goes back centuries to the Scandinavians.
There are both mental and physical benefits that come from cold-water swimming. Some studies say that even taking a cold shower can elevate mood-regulating and painkilling hormones.
Ideas for Polar Bear Plunge Day
How can we celebrate this cold, icy day in unique ways? I know I have zero desire to run into freezing water!
Here are several ideas on what you can do to celebrate this fun polar bear themed holiday on January 1. My favorite is the first game listed – it looks like so much fun!
Don't Let The Polar Bear Fall Through The Ice! Polar Bear Plunge (2-4 Players)
This fun Polar Bear Plunge Game is a great way to kick off the day's celebrations! Play it with your family or friends.
Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet [Free Template]
The arctic is an amazing and beautiful environment and Polar Bear Plunge Day is the perfect time of year to teach kids about the animals that live there, including the polar bear! This adorable polar bear bag puppet craft comes with a free printable template.
The World’s Creamiest, Most Delicious Hot Chocolate (in a Slow Cooker!)
Warm up after dipping into the freezing ice water on Polar Bear Plunge Day with this amazingly delicious creamy hot chocolate made in a slow cooker! Make it before you head to the lake, then enjoy it when you get back!
Polar Arctic Animals Facts For Kids: Free Printable Cards and Games to Play with Them
Learn all about polar bears and other Arctic animals with this free printable activity pack! It's a great, educational way to celebrate Polar Bear Plunge Day!
Polar Bear Toast: A Fun Breakfast Idea
Looking for a fun breakfast idea that your kids will love on Polar Bear Plunge Day? You need to make Polar Bear Toast! Polar Bear Toast is easy to make and will take your normally boring breakfast to a whole new level of fun!
DIY Polar Bear Hug Bookmarks
What is better on Polar Bear Plunge Day than warming up by curling up under a blanket with a good book? How about curling up with a good book and these adorable DIY Polar Bear Bookmarks?
Polar Bear Craft For Preschool
Some kids are too little (or don't have the desire) to run into a freezing lake for Polar Bear Plunge Day. Keep them involved in the celebrations with this cute fuzzy little polar bear craft. He will have fur and all to keep him warm through the winter months!
Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
To celebrate Polar Bear Plunge Day and raise awareness about the conservation of this beautiful species, we decided to make this paper plate polar bear craft!
Polar Bear Handprint Craft [Free Template]
Kids will love celebrating Polar Bear Plunge Day with this polar bear handprint craft! It's super simple and comes with a free template.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Polar Bears
White chocolate mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup polar bears are the cutest, easy, no-bake Polar Bear Plunge treats!
Polar Bear Paws Recipe {See's Candy Copycat}
These no-bake Polar Bear Paws Recipe are the perfect sweet and salty treat, filled with roasted nuts and caramel, then coated in silky white chocolate. Make them for Polar Bear Plunge Day!
Polar Bear Paw Snack Pack Pudding Treats
This Polar Bear Plunge Day, take a moment to slow down and enjoy a tasty and fun treat with the kids! They'll love making these adorable polar bear paws in chocolate pudding cups!
Spiced Polar Bear Cookies
These spiced polar bear cookies are just the perfect, creative cookie to make your home smell warm and cozy during Polar Bear Plunge Day.
Polar Bear Paw Print Cookies
Super adorable and easy to make Polar Bear Paw Print Cookies will be a hit at your Polar Bear Plunge celebration!
Polar Bear OREO Cookies
Enjoy Polar Bear Plunge Day with these adorable Polar Bear Oreo Cookies made with Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers!
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