There are numerous wacky and crazy holidays every day that go uncelebrated so I have decide for this week's article I will outline some of the crazy holidays in the first two weeks of May and give them some time in the spotlight to shine.
May 1st
Mother Goose Day
Mother Goose Day was created recently in 1987 as a day to appreciate nursery rhymes and stories. It does not represent a certain person, just the stories that were written like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty.
It is celebrated by reading Mother Goose stories and rhymes to your children or grandchildren.
There is a Mother Goose Society, which I find kind of funny, that runs the holiday. They created the holidays flower which is a Cathedral Bell and the recipe of the day which is for Cathedral Cookies.
May 2nd
Brothers and Sisters Day
This holiday is a day to cherish your siblings. Sure, there are times when they can drive you up a wall but you will always love your brothers and sisters. The older you get, the more you learn to appreciate them. Celebrate this day by being close to your brothers and sisters. This holiday is a nice way to let your siblings know that you care. Brothers and Sisters Day is similar to National Siblings Day, on April 10th.
May 3rd
Lumpy Rug Day
This holiday is a little out there. Lumpy Rug Day is intended as a day to appreciate your rugs. On Lumpy Rug Day you are supposed to enjoy the day by getting rid of your old, lumpy rugs and get new ones so that you can be comfortable. If you don't have any lumpy rugs, you are supposed to enjoy your lump-less ones and be glad you don't need to deal with a lumpy one. This holiday has been seen as a joke more than anything else, comics about the holiday tend to come out in the newspaper on this day.
May 4th
Star Wars Day
Every Star Wars fan lies in wait for this holiday to celebrate their love of the movie franchise. Star Wars Day is May the Fourth, because of the famous quote "May the Force (Fourth) be with you". I mean who doesn't love a good pun!
The creation of this holiday was actually an accident. In 2005, a German News TV channel wrongly translated this famous Star Wars quote. In German, "May the force be with you", was incorrectly interpreted as "We are with you on May 4th". I think even though this is how the day was created, it is still a well-loved holiday. You can celebrate in many ways including:
- Watch any of the Star Wars movies
- Have a Star Wars marathon, and watch two or three (or 4) of them.
- Get out your lightsaber and have a duel with your friends.
- Have a Star Wars costume party.
May 5th
International Tuba Day
May 5th is of course Cinco de Mayo for those who celebrate it but I am sure you didn't know that it is also International Tuba Day this year. It is always the first Friday of the month but it happens to fall on the 5th this year.
This day was founded by Joel Day in 1979 because he felt tuba players were not respected. International Tuba Day recognizes those musicians around the world who struggle with the weight and size of their big instrument.
May 6th
International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day encourages us to appreciate the bodies we have. It encourages us to recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes....... and that's okay. I wish this day was recognized better because it is a really cool holiday.
The holiday was created by Mary Evans Young in 1992. After personally experiencing anorexia, she worked to help people appreciate themselves for what they are, and to appreciate the body they have. In addition to anorexia, other medical problems can result from taking diet pills, and surgeries, such as stomach stapling, to control weight.
International No Diet Day is a good opportunity evaluate to see if your diet is the right option for you, while taking a break from it.
Remember you're body is a temple, you need to be safe when it comes to dieting.
May 8th
No Sock Day
It's time to get out your sandals and flip flops. Go ahead..... free your toes of the confines of socks and stockings. Let your toes get a breath of fresh air. While this holiday may be weird, it also claims to be environmentally friendly because it will reduce your laundry load.
May 9th
Lost Sock Memorial Day
Lost Sock Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the unmatched and missing socks that you know are somewhere in your house. Many socks tend to "get eaten by the dryer" but this holiday was created for you to start a very brief search for your missing socks or reminisce on the sadness that the loss of the sock has brought you. I am personally still waiting for the partner to my sushi sock to come back to my sock drawer, so I will definitely be celebrating this year.
May 10th
Clean Up Your Room Day
Now this should not ever be a holiday. This sounds like it was made up by a bunch of parents who got together and thought they could trick their kids into cleaning their rooms. It didn't work. This holiday can't been publicized in many years but I am sure some parents still look forward to this holiday. But don't forget this holiday also applies to parents, so make sure they practice what they preach.
May 11th
Twilight Zone Day 
Twilight Zone Day is mysterious, weird, and surreal. This holiday is designed to be that way, just like the show. This day's main purpose is to celebrate the widely popular television show.
May 12th
Limerick Day
Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of Writer Edward Lear who popularized the poem known as a limerick. Celebrate Limerick Day by writing a limerick or two or by sitting down and reading a few humorous limericks. They are guaranteed to make you smile.
May 13th
Leprechaun Day
Saint Patrick's day is a huge day in March that celebrates Irish pride and everything about Ireland. But, tiny Leprechauns with their precious, hidden pot of gold, deserve their own day reserved just for them. They do so much on St. Patrick's Day that they need a day where they feel appreciated.
May 14th
Dance Like a Chicken Day 
Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the "Chicken Dance". All 'ya gotta do is dance like a chicken. It's a tradition at every wedding reception to play and to dance the Chicken Dance. It is also played at other social events where there is a band and dancing. This day wa created to give chicken dance lovers another chance to dance.
May 15th
National Chocolate Chip Day
National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates sweet and tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and deserve some recognition. Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and cookies. We wouldn't have any of the great chocalate chip pastries without this decadent treat, so why not celebrate it.
There are many recipes for having a successful National Chocolate Chip Day. And, every one of them includes chocolate chips.
