April 9 - National Unicorn Day

Happy National Unicorn Day! On April 9th each year, today celebrates the mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead. 

  

Unicorns have been a popular mythical creature since the Ancient Greek times when people believed they lived in exotic India. 

While they were once considered to be fierce, powerful animals, many now see them as a symbol of love, purity, enchantment, and magic.  

They also appear in many movies and cartoons as magical creatures. Both adults and children find a fascination with unicorns. 

They also continue to find their way into fantasy novels alongside other mythical creatures. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

There are serval ways to celebrate this fun day. Try these fun ideas: 

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  • Make some brightly colored pancakes or cupcakes. Decorate them with multicolored sprinkles or glitter. 
• • Bake cookies in the shape of unicorns. 
• • Watch a favorite movie including unicorns. 
• • Draw a picture of a unicorn or write a story about one. 
• • Read your favorite fantasy novel featuring unicorns. 

National Day Calendar® has also created a coloring page and a picture puzzle. Can you find the differences? Use the key to see if you find them all. 

You can find and print these pages by visiting the websites below:

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Post photos on social media using #NationalUnicornDay. 

And yes, this was a thing once...

https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2017/starbucks-unicorn-frappuccino/  

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® continues to research the origins of this magical and mystical holiday. 

Today, be a unicorn in a field of horses! 

#NationalUnicornDay 

#BeAUnicorn
@metstore 

#RankinBass  

@nichecinema

April 9 - National Name Yourself Day

Happy National Name Yourself Day! On April 9 each year, today proposes one day a year to reinvent our names.  

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a different name, this would be the day to find out.  

Whether you like your name or not, this day is about having fun with a different name. 

Actors get to try on new names all the time as well. While they’re at it, they also pretend to be another personality altogether.  

Trying on a new name can be fun. People do it on social media platforms all the time. For those who are frequently being called by the wrong name, try on the other name for size.  

Does mom call you by a sibling’s name? Or is your name Greg but you’re forever being called Craig? Adopt a name that avoids these pitfalls (though Mom really does love you, even if she calls you by your sister’s name). 

To find out why this is, visit the website below: 

https://www.ajc.com/news/national/psychologists-discover-why-call-people-wrong-names/WwdUEYuuuhOBENy0AjrWqM/ 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Feel free to pick yourself a new name today! Whether you create a nickname from your current name or try an entirely new name on for size, be sure to share the change.  

Make a name tag. When you’re attending a virtual meeting, introduce yourself by your new name. Share your results using #NationalNameYourselfDay to post on social media. 

Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom website below for projects and ideas geared toward many of the National Days. 

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/classroom-week-33-april-7-2019/ 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® continues to research the origins of this creative naming of yourself day. 

#NationalNameYourselfDay 

@ajc 

@nichecinema