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This seems to be the time of year where we wonder where the past 12 months have gone. How did they go so quickly? Did we walk through our days meaningfully, or just to check boxes and chase accomplishment? Did we cherish the simple moments and find gratitude within?
As we approach the Holiday season, there is still time to celebrate moments together with your spouse. This might even be a great opportunity to invite your family to participate in some of the activities associated with each day. Here are a few simple ways in which you can, perhaps daily, to celebrate everyday. Hopefully finding the joy in the simplicity can help spark something more for you both.
"Celebrate Today, Together (November-December)" calendar compiled by TMS volunteer, Sarah Shake
NOVEMBER
DATE | HOLIDAY | SUGGESTION ON HOW TO CELEBRATE |
19 | International Men's Day | Do something special today to celebrate that special man in your life. |
| Play Monopoly Day | Enjoy a game of Monopoly with your spouse. |
20 | Beautiful Day | Tell your spouse how beautiful (or handsome) they are. This doesn't have to be an outside beauty but perhaps focus on an inward beauty. |
| Universal Children's Day | Share a favorite childhood memory with your spouse. |
21 | Alascattalo Day | Yeah. It was a new word for me, too. Google it. It's bound to spark an interesting discussion. |
| World Hello Day | Make a point to tell at least 10 people, "Hello" today. Share with your spouse how people responded to your kind greeting. |
22 | Go for a Ride Day | It's not about the destination. It's about the adventure and time together with your spouse. |
| Start Your Own Country Day | Well, that seems like a lot of work for the next 24 hours. However, it might be fun to share with your spouse what that might look like. |
23 | Thanksgiving Day | HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Spend some time in prayer with your spouse thanking God for the ministry of The Marriage School. |
24 | National Leftovers Day | Explore a new recipe for leftover turkey. |
| National Day of Listening | Time to set aside some time to practice those reflective listening skills. |
25 | Small Business Saturday | Enjoy shopping or window shopping at some of your local small businesses. |
| National Eat with a Friend Day | Enjoy a meal with some friends today. Perhaps share the MInistry of The Marriage School with them. |
26 | Secondhand Sunday | Take a look inside your closets and drawers. What needs to go to a secondhand store? |
| Good Grief Day | A day to celebrate the Peanuts comic strip. Enjoy a Peanuts comic, or TV show. |
27 | National Pins and Needles Day | A day created to honor the textile industry. But perhaps today is the day you stop walking on pins and needles in your house and address some hard issues. |
| Pie in the Face Day | Why I wouldn't actually recommend this, it would be fun to watch this Laural and Hardy Video.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHY5SM0YFv0 |
28 | National French Toast Day | Whether you make it at home or go out, enjoy some French toast for breakfast. |
| Giving Tuesday | Give of your time, talents or resources to a worthy cause. Have you been impacted by the work of The Marriage School? We would graciously appreciate your generous support to be able sustain our ministry. More info and ways to give found here: https://www.themarriageschool.net/give |
29 | National Chocolates Day | Enjoy eating, making or purchasing a special chocolate treat. |
| National Package Protection Day | ????? I have no idea what the intent of this holiday is, but it sounds like a great day to have some fun popping bubble wrap. |
30 | Perpetual Youth Day | Do something with your spouse today that reminds you of your childhood. |
| National Mason Jar Day | Do you can? mom? grandma? Share a story about your adventures or memories of canning or the goodies your enjoyed from someone else's labor. |
DECEMBER
DATE | HOLIDAY | SUGGESTION ON HOW TO CELEBRATE |
1 | National Pie Day | Make a pie or go on the search of a new pie recipe for a later date. |
| National Christmas Lights Day | If they aren't up yet, today is a good day to do that. If they are up, enjoy a drive through the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights. |
2 | Play Basketball Day | Shoot a few baskets together or watch a basketball game together. |
| Business of Popping Corn Day (commemorates the building of the 1st commercial popcorn machine) | Pop some popcorn together. |
3 | Let's Hug Day | Start the day off by giving your spouse a big hug. |
| Make a Gift Day | Whether you give it to your spouse today or wait until Christmas, make a gift (or make plans to make a gift) for your spouse. |
4 | National Cookie Day | Get a start on the Christmas season by making a batch of cookies. Eat them or put them in the freezer for later. |
| National Sock Day | Buy a pair of matching fuzzy socks for you and your spouse. |
5 | National Communicate with Your Kids Day | Whether it's face to face, a card, a text or email let your kids know you love them. |
| World Soil Day | What are your successes, failures and or dreams of growing things in the soil? Share that with your spouse. |
6 | Mitten Tree Day | Listen to this story together and respond as God leads you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHk5AHYF1IE |
| National Microwave Oven Day | Here's a quick easy way to clean the microwave: Put 4 cups of water and 2 Tablespoons of vinegar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Leave door closed for an additional 5 - 10 minutes and then wipe clean. |
7 | Letter Writing Day | Write a letter. |
| National Cotton Candy Day | Share a story of a cotton candy experience with your spouse and perhaps share a bag of cotton candy together. |
8 | National Brownie Day | Enjoy making and eating some brownies with your spouse. |
| Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day | Where would you go, if you could go back in time? Share these thoughts with your spouse. |
9 | Christmas Card Day | If you haven't started mailing Christmas cards yet, today would be a great day to get started. |
| National Pastry Day | Enjoy a trip to the bakery for a pastry with your spouse. |
10 | World Choral Day | Attend a local Christmas music program or make plans to attend one during the Christmas season. OR Sing Christmas carols with your family. |
| Dewey Decimal System Day | Visit the library with your spouse and choose a book. |
11 | National Have a Bagel Day | Start the day with a bagel and a discussion about what the rest of the week entails. |
| National App Day | Time to review the apps on your phone and get rid of the ones that you don't use. Or perhaps explore apps that could be added that would simplify your life. |
12 | National Ding-a-Ling Day | Refers to "ringing" up an old friend. Call a friend you haven't heard from in awhile. |
| National Poinsettia Day | Learn something about the poinsettia and then bless your house or someone else with a poinsettia. |
13 | National Cocoa Day | Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with your spouse today. |
| National Violin Day | Enjoy some violin music while sipping the hot cocoa. |
14 | Monkey Day | Learn something about monkeys. |
| Roast Chestnuts Day | Actually, try your hand at roasting chestnuts or listen to The Christmas Song |
15 | National Wear Your Pearls Day | Ladies, put on those pearls AND.... |
| International Tea Day | ...gentlemen take her for a special cup of tea. |
16 | Stupid Toy Day | Reminisce about that "stupid toy" you just thought you had to have as a child. |
| National Chocolate Covered Anything Day | Enjoy making or eating something chocolate covered. |
17 | Wright Brothers Day | Spend time with your spouse sharing a story about your own flying adventures. |
| National Maple Syrup Day | Enjoy some pancakes and maple syrup today. |
18 | Flake Appreciation Day | Cut paper snowflakes. |
| Bake Cookies Day | Make cookies together today. |
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We would love for you to share the ways in which you celebrate today! When you participate or are inspired by one of the suggestions on our calendar, take a quick picture and share it with us so that we can celebrate alongside you!
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