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December Fun
This is the last month in our 52 Weeks of Fun adventure. I hope the unique holidays have brought some extra joy and fun into your home. Feel free to visit the site and enjoy the activities randomly. No one says you can't make up your own holidays! Have fun and enjoy life!

December Holidays

Monthly Observances:
Bingo Month
Write a Friend Month
Learn a Foreign Language Month
National Stress-free Family Holidays Month
National Tie Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Weekly Observances:
Cookie Cutter Week (1-7)
National Handwashing Awareness Week (2-8)

Daily Holidays:
1--Eat a Red Apple Day
2--National Pie Day/National Fritters Day
3--International Day of Disabled Persons
4--National Dice Day/Wear Brown Shoes Day
5--Bathtub Party Day/Special Kids Day
6--Put On Your Own Shoes Day
7--National Cotton Candy Day/Letter Writing Day
8--National Brownie Day
9--National Pastry Day/National Children's Memorial Day
10--Nobel Prize Day
11--International Mountain Day
12--Gingerbread House Day/Poinsettia Day
13--Violin Day/Bicycle Built for Two Day
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15--Bill of Rights Day

16--National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
17--National Maple Syrup Day
18--Bake Cookies Day
19--Oatmeal Muffin Day/Look for an Evergreen Day
20--Go Caroling Day/Games Day
21--National Flashlight Day/Look on the Bright Side Day
22--World Peace Day/Abilities Day
23--Roots Day
24--Christmas Eve/National Eggnog Day
25--Christmas Day
26--National Whiners Day
27--Cut Out Snowflake Day
28--No Interruptions Day/Card Playing Day
29--Tick Tock Day
30--Falling Needles Family Fest Day (?)
31--Make Up Your Mind Day

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November Fun
This year has flown by quickly! There are wo months left and a lot of celebrations ahead. If you haven't been a part of the 52 Weeks of Fun...welcome! If you have followed the activities through the year...I hope it has brought you  added joy!!

Monthly Observances:
Family Stories Month
I Am So Thankful Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Pomegranate Month
National Roasting Month

Weekly Observances:
National Care Week (3-9)
Kids' Goal Setting Week (5-9)

World Kindness Week (7-13)

Children's Book Week (12-18)
National Family Week (18-24)
National Game and Puzzle Week (18-24)

National Bible Week (18-24)
Better Conversation Week (19-25)


Daily Holidays:

1--National Authors' Day
2--Look For Circles Day
3--Sandwich Day
4--Candy Day/Use Your Common Sense Day
5--Gunpowder Day (?)
6--Saxophone Day/Election Day
7--Hug a Bear Day/National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
8--National Parents As Teachers Day
9--Guiness World Record Day

10--Forget-Me-Not Day
11--Air Day/Veterans Day
12--World Orphan Day
13--National Young Readers Day/World Kindness Day
14--National American Teddy Bear Day/America Recycles Day
15--I Love to Write Day
16--National Moms and Dads Day
17--Homemade Bread Day
18--Mickey Mouse Day
19--Have a Bad Day Day
20--Universal Children's Day
21--World Hello Day/Pumpkin Pie Day
22--Go For a Ride Day
23--Buy Nothing Day/You're Welcome Day
24-- National Espresso Day
25--National Parfait Day
26--Shopping Reminder Day
27--Pins and Needles Day
28--National French Toast Day
29--Square Dance Day
30--Stay Home Because You're Well Day

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October Fun

Enjoy the fun holidays ahead this month. Whether you have been a part of the 52 Weeks of Fun or not, this month has great things waiting for you. Make the holidays as fun and creative as you'd like.

October Holidays--
National Pizza Month
National Cookie Month

National Popcorn Popping Month
Children's Magazaine Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
National Book Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Pajama Month
National Communicate With Your Kids Month
National Go On a Field Trip Month
National Roller Skating Month

Weekly Observances--
National Newspaper Week (6-13)
Fire Prevention Week (7-13)
National Carry a Tune Week (7-13)
National School Lunch Week (14-20)
National Character Counts Week (17-23)
Kids Care Week (21-27)
National School Bus Safety Week (21-27)

Daily Holidays--
October 1--International Day of Older Persons/Fire Pup Day
October 2--World Farm Animals Day
October 3--Balloons Around the World
October 4--National Golf Day
October 5--World Teacher's Day
October 6--National Story Telling Day
October 7-- World Smile Day
October 8--Chowder Day
October 9--Fire Prevention Day
October 10--National Cake Decoration Day
October 11--It's My Party
October 12--Old Farmer's Day
October 13--Pastor Appreciation Day
October 14--National Dessert Day
October 15--National Grouch Day
October 16--Dictionary Day
October 17--National Pasta Day
October 18--National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 19--Evaluate Your Life Day
October 20--Reptile Awareness Day/World Toy Camera Day
October 21--Count Your Buttons Day
October 22--National Color Day
October 23--National Mole Day
October 24--United Nations Day
October 25--World Pasta Day
October 26--National Mincemeat Day
October 27--Make  A Difference Day
October 28--Plush Animal Lover's Day
October 29--Oatmeal Day/Internet Day
October 30--National Candy Corn Day
October 31--Books for Treats Day/National Caramel Apple Day

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September Fun
Can you believe how this year is flying by? I guess time does fly when you're having fun!

For those of you who would like a little dose of joy and laughter, you might want to try our fun celebrations. These simple little holidays are to add some fun to your day. These are creative and unique holidays that you have never celebrated before. These are not intended to be a stressor, so make them as simple or elaborate as you like. Celebrate as many as you'd like. Have fun!
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August Fun
What fun this year has been! For those of you enjoying the creative holidays we are celebrating...thanks for joining in the adventure. If you are new to this idea...jump in! We would love to include you in our celebrations of unique and silly holidays. For our family, this is a great way to learn things and have fun while doing it! We hope you year is full of joy!
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July Fun
Whether you have celebrated the 52 Weeks of Fun with us or not, you might enjoy finding out more about some of the special holidays in the month of July. Have fun and invite your friends to check out the 52 Weeks of Fun!
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June Fun
If you have been part of the 52 Weeks of Fun...here are the June holidays. If you haven't been part of the silly celebrating...it's never to late to start. Take a look and have fun!
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May Fun
Needing a dose of joy in a stressful life? Join our 52 Weeks of Fun adventure. Pick and choose what holidays you would like to celebrate. This is a fun way to learn and foster joy in your home. Join the fun!
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April Fun
If you have enjoyed the past few months of unique holidays, then hopefully you will enjoy this month as well. And if you haven't yet been a part of the 52 Weeks of Fun, this is a great time to jump in! Look at the following holidays and find a few you'd like to celebrate!
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March Fun
The month of March has some interesting holidays, and in my opinion, they are better than February. Take a look at the list and see which holidays your family may enjoy celebrating. We are on a venture of 52 Weeks of Fun. Join us!
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