October 24th:

• National Bologna Day- There is no information of how this holiday originated, but it’s very well known! Bologna is a finely cut, originally sausage lunch meat. This would be a good day to have a baloney sandwich for lunch!

October 25th:

• Punk for a Day Day- The day made to celebrate the music that is Punk Rock. How to celebrate this holiday, start your day with some of The Ramones and maybe then move into the Sex Pistols, swirl in a few others while you’re add it. If you’re feeling a little bit outlandish, throw on an old band tee shirt, spike the hair, and give a little leather. Even have a Punk Party with your friends.

• World Pasta Day- This day was brought in on October 25th, 1995 for the World Pasta Congress. Experts all around would gather to discuss different pastas in all their glory. It was also made to promote eating pasta and it’s cultural importance. Go on and have a big heaping bowl full of pasta today! Invite others to join as well and make loads of different kinds to enjoy together!

October 26th:

• National Mincemeat Day- This holiday was created to enjoy something that has been founded in old English recipes, dating back to the 15th century. Mince was originally used to preserve meat without salting or smoking. But the filling was then used for mince pies, which are considered part of holiday dinners. Try making a mince pie and eat up!

• National Pumpkin Day- With known research, the creator of this magical day is unknown. This is a day filled with pumpkin made foods. Pies, cookies, bars, cake, breads, coffee, smoothies, candy, soups, cheesecakes, muffins, oatmeal, and more! Oh what a wonderful life it will be!

October 27th:

• National Tell a Story Day (Scotland and the U.K)- There is no information of how it all started. But this was established to celebrate story-telling of all kinds!

October 28th:

• Plush Animal Lover’s Day- There’s a legend that the most well known stuffed animal, the Teddy Bear, was created because President Theodore Roosevelt saw a baby bear and refused to shoot it.This would be the best day to show off your favorite plushie animal! Psst- the perfect reason to be a child for a whole day!

• Frankenstein Friday- This always fall on the last friday in October. There are traces back to the website for Frankenberry cereal, which suggests a commerical drive and origin. A great excuse to have an entire box of Frankenberry cereal!

October 29th:

• Hermit Day- A day to be alone. This day originated when St. Coleman died in Ireland on 632 A.D. after a seven year hermitage in a cave. It was made for people to put turn off electronics and take some time for yourself. Enjoy a good read, go on a walk, take a nap. It’s for you!

October 30th:

• National Candy Corn Day- This day was created by George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Company in the late 1800’s. He made the sweet treat to appreciate the pretty colors of corn kernels; yellow, orange, and white. It’s now become popular in other colors as well. Not everyone likes candy corn, but buy a bag anyway if you don’t! (Share a picture creatively displaying the candy corn with the hashtag to join!)

• Mischief Night- In northern New Jersey and the Philadelphia region, this day is known for mischievous teens to soap car windows, egg houses, adorn trees with toilet paper, and run away after ringing the doorbell. Go ahead and join the the fun! (Ssh- just don’t get caught!)

October 31st:

• Carve a Pumpkin Day- This is the last day to carve a pumpkin! If you haven’t done it by today, when will you ever do it? Go on, find a pumpkin, and make a jack-o-lantern!

• Increase Your Psychic Powers Day- This day appears to have roots leading back to England in the 19th century. A good day to clear your mind and try reading others. Maybe pull out an ouija board, if you dare...