Welcome to 2023! We are easing into the new year with our families by marking these 10 events and holidays happening in January. We hope some of them give your family reason to celebrate and laugh together too, while others inspire you, and also give room for thoughtful family discussions on things like: How can YOU make a positive difference in our world in 2023?
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1. New Year's Day | January 1st
We are ringing in 2023 with feelings of gratitude, love, laughter, along with hope for a brighter year ahead.
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2. Dress Up Your Pet Day | January 14th
Dress up your dog, goat, guinea pig, iguana or cat. Pets aren't cooperative? Paint your kids' faces to dress up as their favorite animal.
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3. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 16th
Celebrate the life of the great leader of the Civil Rights movement by doing something to affect positive change in your community today.
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4. Kid Inventors' Day | January 17th
What do televisions, water skis, and earmuffs have in common? They were all invented by kids! More than 500,000 children and teens invent gadgets and games each year. Held each year on Benjamin Franklin's birthday (he invented the first swim flippers at age 12).
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5. Ditch Your Resolutions Day | January 17th
This is one day we're planning on NOT taking part in! LOL! Write down your resolution for the year, and stick to it.
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6. Popcorn Day | January 19th
We're popping with excitement for Popcorn Day! Check out our list of yummy popcorn seasonings and mix-ins!
If in Galveston, visit The Strand and check out LaKing's Confectionery... freshly popped corn daily!
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7. National Hugging Day | January 21st
Kevin Zaborney invented this holiday in 1986 to encourage family and friends to hug more often. There are many actual health benefits to hugging, including that it releases oxytocin, a hormone associated with feelings of happiness.
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8. Lunar New Year | January 22nd
It's time to say goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and usher in the Year of the Rabbit!
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9. International Holocaust Remembrance Day | January 27th
On this annual day of commemoration, the United Nations urges all to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offers excellent resources on learning more. Our very own Houston has the Holocaust Museum Houston and is dedicated to remembering the millions of Jews and other innocent victims of the Holocaust and honoring the legacy of the survivors. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, they teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. Schedule your in-person or virtual tour of the HMH HERE.
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10. National Puzzle Day | January 29th
Gather the family 'round and work on a puzzle on National Puzzle Day. Doing puzzles together makes for great family time! Your Publisher, Sunshine Sheri would love to hear what puzzle you assembled. Simply email me HERE.
