May 19 - National May Ray Day

Happy National May Ray Day! On May 19th, if your name is Ray (or Rae) give everyone permission to call you…well…Ray. It is National May Ray Day. 

The idea is, everyone may call you Ray on this day instead of “Hey you!” Or maybe Rays sometimes get called “Sweetheart” or not so nice things.  

The holiday is all about getting out into the sunshine and saying, “You can call me Ray.” (I don't know when National Al Day is). 

There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and the warmer days as summer approaches.  Whether your place under the sun is at the park, a rooftop or your own back yard find a way to enjoy the nicer weather.   

If mother nature isn’t cooperating, there are several days in May remaining.  National May Ray Day can be used to plan a day outside. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Find a spot under the sun, soak up some warmth, and be sure to say, “Hi Ray!” Use #NationalMayRayDay to post on social media. You can also download and print this May Ray Day color page. 

You can download and print the page by visiting the website below: 

HISTORY 

In 1977, the Broadway Fun Spot (a nickname for a residence on Broadway) of St. Joseph, Michigan founded this celebration. 

Richard Ankli, also the creator of You’re Welcomegiving Day in November, came up with the idea in honor of his brother Ray who was born on May 19. 

Do you know someone named Ray? How can you observe or acknowledge them today? 

#NationalMayRayDay 

#ADropOfGoldenSun 

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