Happy Christma-kwanza-hanukkah!

As I got on Facebook this morning, I saw that many people were celebrating various occasions.  One person was telling me, "Happy Fat Tuesday!", another saying, "Happy Mardi Gras!", then I was told, "Happy International Women's Day!", followed by, "Happy Social Work Month!".  I'm exhausted after just reading about all of it.  It made me wonder why we are so obsessed with celebrations.  Don't get me wrong.  I love a good party.  But must I celebrate international women?  Or do I need to have a month dedicated to my profession?  And who keeps track of it all?  I'm a social worker and I wasn't even aware that it's social work month.  I think it's probably related to the idea that our society is starving for as much gratification and attention as we can get.  If I can have one day dedicated to a unique characteristic or quirk then I feel validated.  I mean, really, how else do you explain Talk Like a Pirate Day?

Now, I admit, I'm not completely innocent in these whole phenomenon.  I do celebrate my half-birthday (actually, I just did, March 1st).  To me it's much better than your actual birthday because you feel special without having to turn a year older.  You should try it.  What did Matt say when I asked him on the morning of March 1 what day it was?  "Rent day?"  Devastating.  He did make up for it by saying 'Happy Half-Birthday' whenever he saw me the rest of the day.

Okay, now it's your turn.  What's your favorite made-up holiday?  I'd love to hear about what else is being celebrated!