Mark your calendar! There are over 1,500 national days. So, there is always something fun and unique to enjoy throughout the year. Below is our personal list of non-traditional day, week, and month long celebrations happening in August. Learn a little about each one and simple ways you can join the celebration.
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NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY: AUGUST 2
Origin: This national observance day was first created by Dover Publications in 2015.
Coloring and coloring books have become an important part of our culture. There are many different types of coloring books available today. Some are designed specifically for kids while others are geared towards adult coloring enthusiasts. National Coloring Book Day celebrates the joy we get out of coloring and encourages everyone to try something new.
WAYS TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY
- Host a coloring party with family and friends.
- Spend time coloring by yourself.
- Post coloring book ideas and pics to social media using #nationalcoloringbook.
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NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY: AUGUST 9
Origin: Unknown.
National Book Lovers Day encourages everyone to find a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy a great book. Whether it be fiction or nonfiction, print or digital book, there will always be something to keep you entertained on this day.
WAYS TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY
- Buy a new book to read or reread a favorite book.
- Host a reading party with family and friends.
- Read with a child in your life.
- Gift a book to someone.
- Visit your public library and explore.
Use #NationalBookLoversDay to post on social media.
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NATIONAL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WEEK: AUGUST 1 – 7
Origin: Unknown.
National Simplification Your Life Week is about simplifying your life. It encourages people to get rid of anything that causes stress and unnecessary chaos. This includes physical clutter like piles of papers and clothes, and mental clutter like negative thoughts and unhealthy work environments. National Simplification Your Life Week focuses on removing both physical and mental clutter.
WAYS TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WEEK
- Do the things you love to do.
- Clean up and clean out your physical environment.
- Unclutter your mind – brain dump or mind map.
- Disconnect from tech daily for at least 1 hour.
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NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH: AUGUST 1 – 31
Origin: Happiness Happens is an organization started by the Secret Society of Happy People founded by Pamela Gail Johnson in August 1998.
Happiness Happens Month is celebrated in August every year. It encourages people to celebrate the things that make them happy. Happiness is contagious, so sharing your happiness can put a smile on someone’s face or brighten their day. This monthly observance reminds us to find happiness in the little things we might overlook throughout our day. Spreading joy to others not only makes them feel good, but you’ll feel good, too.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH
- Do something you love to do.
- Clean up and clean out.
- Disconnect from tech.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Schedule some “me” time.
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- Plan something fun
- Read a good book
- Color a fun or beautiful picture
- Try something new