If you had to invent a new holiday, what would it celebrate and how would people observe it?
February 5, 2025 | Sparkle Wednesday
A blog post by Seth Godin “sparked” this Sparkle Wednesday question. Back in 2022, he posed an intriguing question: If you had to invent a new holiday, what would it celebrate, and how would people observe it?
After some reflection, I decided mine. I’d create a holiday called Play Day—a day where everyone blows off responsibilities, puts on their play clothes (what are your play clothes?), and embraces pure, unadulterated fun.
Remember the excitement of lining up for recess as a kid? You couldn’t wait to burst outside to play! Somewhere along the way, most of us trade play for work, replacing being carefree with schedules and to-do lists. Play Day would be a reminder that play isn’t just for kids—it’s vital for all of us. It would be a day to let loose, and simply have fun.
What about you? If you had to invent a new holiday, what would it celebrate and how would people observe it?
To honor our new government I’d love to see a Diversity and Inclusion Day.
I would create a holiday called maithiúnas. This is a Druid word which basically means make good. We would celebrate it by letting go of debt or grievances or disputes. A day of making good and moving forward fresh.