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Or a day to recover depending on your preference.

Today: December 26 – Whiner's Day: National Whiner’s Day is here to encourage people to appreciate what they have instead of complaining about what they don’t! What do you have to be thankful for today?

That I could stay home and do something just for me! There are three (3!) Finished Objects (knitting) on the mannequin today. One of which dates back to 2007 or 2008.

December 17 – Wright Brothers Day: How do you feel about plane travel?

Glad it exists, but think we should consider how we use it more carefully (we in a societal sense, not a me sense as I haven’t traveled anywhere by plane in years).

December 18 – International Migrants Day: International Migrants Day emphasizes the protection of migrants’ human rights. The day also recognizes the contributions and efforts of migrants around the world. Has anyone in your family ever migrated from one country to another? What would your country be like without migrants?

Yes, both sides of my family are descended from migrants for the most part, there are only a few indigenous ancestors. My maternal grandparents were both migrants. You need to go back to the early days of the Hudson Bay to find the paternal side’s arrival in Canada. More recently, a sibling migrated to the US. And I really can’t imagine what Canada would be like without migrants. Very, very different I’m sure.

December 19 – Look for an Evergreen Day: Are there many species of evergreens where you live?

Quite a few, not all are native to the area though. Think there’s maybe 1/2 dozen native varieties (including some natural hybrids).

December 20 – Go Caroling Day: Have you ever been caroling? Are there any groups in your neighbourhood who go caroling at this time of year?

Not in the traditional door to door sense (it’s Canada, in the winter, ain’t nobody be doing that ;D). The church choir I belonged to as a kid would do Christmas performances in different venues throughout the season, so sort of? And I have never seen a group caroling in any neighbourhood I’ve lived in. In shopping malls and other places yes, but outside, nope (see above).

Zed