Today’s special day of the year is…
From grimm tales to urban legends, tap the dark corners of your subconscious and see what you find…
Read more to find out what special, unique and quirky day of the year it is today!
TODAY is Tell A Fairy Tale Day, For Pete’s Sake Day and Play More Cards Day.
Tell A Fairy Tale Day
Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable… Tell A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths and stories, old and new. From grim(m) tales to urban legends, tap the dark corners of your subconscious and see what you find…
For Pete’s Sake Day
For Pete’s Sake Day celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society. Other examples include ‘For crying out loud!’, and ‘Sugar!’. Such euphemisms have been used for centuries whenever people hit thumbs with hammers, burn hands on hot plates, or sit on sharp things while in polite company. Why has Pete been singled out for special attention?
In the case of this particular minced oath, Pete is likely to refer to St Peter. However, if there’s a Pete in your life, why not do something for his sake? It doesn’t have to be much – making him a cup of tea or a nice sandwich would be good!
If you are Pete-less, perhaps you can celebrate by saying ‘For Pete’s Sake’ whenever you get an opportunity.
Play More Cards Day.
Cards get a bad rap sometimes—and true, there are cards games that can be very addictive if not kept under control. But cards can also be the source of great entertainment for friends just who just want to hang out and spend some time together, laughing an relaxing. Play More Cards Day was created in 2013 by Bicycle Cards, the biggest producer of playing cards in the United States.
Courtesy: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/
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