Hi everyone,
     So, reading an email today, I was encouraged to celebrate with my children, and not just the normal holidays, but the ones people may not know about.  When they were younger, I use to do that.  Yeah, yeah, I know, life is busy.  But, it should also be peppered with a little (or a lot) of celebration, don't you think?  I use to wonder why the Lord always wanted the Israelites to remember all their special days.  Because, frankly, it helps us enjoy His gift- our lives. I spent some time gathering a few "holidays" that I would like to pass on to all of you.  If you have any, I sure would love to have them so I can add them to our family's calendar. Also, I got these days from another site.  If I'm wrong about the day, please feel free to correct me.  Oh, and some holidays repeat themselves!! Here is the unusual holidays for this week and an idea or two your family may want to use to celebrate.  Our family is also open to your family's celebration ideas.

April 22, Monday
Earth Day-  hmm.... well, we will be actually praying for it.

April 23, Tuesday
William Shakespeare was born this day in 1564-  reading his history and his plays, except Romeo and Juliet.
Of course, we can't possible read all his plays.*:) happy

April 25, Thurday
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day- this year my children will be going to work with me.  I'm a professional homeschool mom.

National Telephone Day- Looking into the history, calling a friend, making a tin can phone, etc.

ANZAC Day- We just got done with our study on Australia. Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, originally commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. 

April 26, Friday
Arbor Day- this sounds like a good day to Plant a Tree (not my idea*:"> blushing).

Hug a Friend Day-  Self explanatory...

National Pretzel Day-  Find out their history, make or buy one, eat it!! (with mustard).

April 27, Saturday
Tell a Story Day- Oh, look, another self explanatory.  Cool.

     Well, that's this week.  Have fun celebrating.