Family Fun Days – January

By Crystal Arcand on January 11th, 2010

We’re starting a new series here at KidGlue to highlight our favorite fun holidays each month, but I just couldn’t wait until February. I couldn’t very well let you miss out on Kazoo day, could I?

National Hat Day – Friday, January 15 – See who can create the craziest hat! Fun Fact: You lose more body heat through your head than any other part of your body.

Winnie the Pooh Day – Monday, January 18 – Celebrate A.A. Milne’s birthday by watching your family’s favorite Pooh movie and have honey on bread for dessert. Fun Fact: Did you know that A.A. stands for Allan Alexander?

National Hugging Day – Thursday, January 21 – See which member of the family can give the most hugs today. Fun Fact: A hug raises endorphin levels, boosting your immune system.

National Handwriting Day – Saturday, January 23 – Spend an hour writing cards and letters. Fun Fact: The date was chosen because it is the birthday of John Hancock – the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Measure Your Feet Day – Saturday, January 23 – Measure your feet to see if they are both the same exact length. Fun Fact: Did you know that your foot is the same length as your forearm from wrist to elbow? Try it and see!

Compliment Day – Sunday, January 24 – See if you can give a compliment for each letter of the Alphabet – to 26 different people! For instance, tell Mom that she’s Amazing, your sister that she’s Beautiful, and Dad that he’s Courageous.

National Kazoo Day – Thursday, January 28 – Have a kazoo parade, of course! Don’t have a kazoo? Watch the tutorial at the bottom to make one out of a toilet paper roll. Fun Fact: The kazoo was invented in the 1840s.

National Puzzle Day – Friday, January 29 – Gather around the table and put together a jigsaw puzzle. Fun Fact: The first jigsaw puzzle is believed to have been created in 1760 by a London engraver and mapmaker by the name of John Spilsbury.

Backward Day – Sunday, January 31 – Wear your shirt backward; have dinner for breakfast, and breakfast for dinner; and eat dessert first! Fun Fact: In Europe in the 19th century, baby boys were dressed in pink and girls were dressed in blue.