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 November. Learn a little about each one and simple ways you can join the celebration.
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Family Stories Month | November 1 – November 30
Founded: Unknown
November is the perfect time to revive your family history! With Family Stories Month, you can get everyone in the family in on telling their own story. You might even find some old photos that have been tucked away for years and bring them out so they are not forgotten anymore—especially if this will be an annual event or just one big dinner where everybody tells stories together.
Ways To Celebrate
- Share a memorable story with your loved ones.
- Pull out an old family album, find some favorite pics, and share your memories.
- Interview an elder in your family and capture the memories they share.
Celebrate With Us
- Free Resource: Family Matters
- Use the holiday season to learn and share family history, memories, and stories.
National Family Literacy Month | November 1 – November 30
Founded: Unknown
November is the month to celebrate family literacy. Gather your family together an read! Reading together can help young children develop good vocabulary skills and provide family bonding time. This observance inspires parents to share their love of literacy at home with activities celebrating all aspects of book love and learning. Additionally, it aims to bring families closer as they laugh and learn together.
Ways To Celebrate
- Kick off this month by celebrating National Family Literacy Day, November 1.
- Create a family book club
Celebrate With Us
There are lots of websites with free reading and literacy activities. Here are two of our favorites:
- Reading Rockets reading packs
- National Center for Families Learning’s Wonderopolis
National Gratitude Month | November 1 – November 30
Founded: Stacey Grewal, Life and Business Strategist, Author, Blogger
November is National Gratitude Month. This observance celebrates the power of gratefulness. Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as a thankful heart can give a new meaning in life? Research shows that people who practice daily gratitude are happier and healthier.
Ways To Celebrate
- Keep a daily gratitude journal
- Show others how much you appreciate them
- Create a kindness rock and leave it in a place it will be found