On This Day: August 7th … Strange Holidays
Campfire Day
National Clown Day
International Hangover Day
National Mustard Day
Professional Speakers Day
Just picking three without making silly jokes.
International Hangover Day
Wasn’t yesterday fun? You had a great time celebrating International Beer Day, at least what you remember of it. The pounding headache, queasy stomach, and spinning room, is a sure sign that International Beer Day although lots of fun, is over, and now, International Hangover Day has painfully arrived. Bring out the aspirin, tomato juice, and a bit of the "dog that bit you".
It’s the price you pay for the pleasure you feel you experienced.
I had such a massive hangover this morning, that I stood in the shower for nearly an hour. Then, I summoned the strength to turn it on.—Author Unknown
National Lighthouse Day
Today honors and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea.
On August 7, 1789, through an Act of Congress, the Federal Government took over responsibility for building and operating our nation's lighthouses. The government recognized the importance to ships at sea to find safe harbor during fog and storms. Over the years, lighthouses have saved many ships, and an untold number of lives.
Throughout maritime history, Lighthouses have shined their powerful, sweeping lights through the fog and storms, allowing ships of all kinds to find their way back to port during inclement weather. With the advent of radar and GPS technology, lighthouses have taken a back seat in guiding ships to port. However, they remain the universal symbol of safe harbor to ships and communities that rely upon the sea for their livelihood.
There are numerous local and national lighthouse preservation societies and lighthouse organizations. They serve to preserve and promote lighthouses, and their historical significance to communities, and to the nation.
There area vast number of lighthouses to be found. For instance, in Maine, they have 65. At the same point, New Hampshire and Vermont have a combined total of 8. But of all the states, Michigan has a total of 115, where upon once there were 250 lighthouses.
Don't forget that maybe you are the lighthouse in someone's storm."—Author Unknown
Campfire Day
Originally, the first Saturday in August was proclaimed to be Campfire Day and Night. Why, day and night, you might ask? It's simply because a campfire can and should be enjoyed any time, any day or night.
Most people start a campfire at or near dusk, to enjoy its warmth and light late into the evening, or even early morning hours. A campfire can be equally enjoyable, without the mosquitos, during daylight hours. To properly enjoy this, start your campfire around 4:00 in the afternoon. Keep it going late into the evening.
This is a very special time to enjoy the relaxing calm and peacefulness of a campfire with family or friends. It can be enjoyed in your backyard, at a camp out, by the shore, or just about anywhere that you can build a fire on the ground, or in a firepit.
Campfire Day is designated to be celebrated on the first Saturday in August for a couple of reasons. It is celebrated on a Saturday, as most people are off work, and don't have to work the next day. So, they can stay up late to really enjoy the fire. Early August was selected, as sunset will eventually begin to be noticeably earlier. And children in some states, will soon go back to school. We want the kids to enjoy and cherish the memories of a summer campfire, too.
You can cook hot dogs over the fire, and even s’mores. Tell a few campfire stories, even ghostly ones into the evening or sing a few songs. The object is to have fun.
How Rare is it for someone to die falling into a campfire? Probably medium rare.
More Strange Holidays Coming!