The Colorado mountain town of Estes Park has long been known for its creepy and macabre history, thanks to The Stanley Hotel, the legendary (and reportedly haunted) hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write his novel The Shining. But now the town is about to get weirder, creepier, andContinue Reading
What do Earth Day and International Dark Sky Week have in common? The month of April, during which they’re both observed. Which is fitting. April is when Spring really gets underway. A lot of us find ourselves getting outside more to enjoy Mother Nature again. And that’s something else bothContinue Reading
For International Mermaid Day, I thought it’d be fun to explore a few mermaid-themed places, including a haunted hotel and a haunted historic site. Ready? Let’s go! International Mermaid Museum – Aberdeen, Washington What better place to start the International Mermaid Day celebrations than at the International Mermaid Museum? It wasContinue Reading
As you might imagine, Peculiar People Day is a weird holiday and observance that celebrates exactly what it says it does: people who others consider outside of the “norm.” Though, really, these days, what’s normal? Does such a thing even exist? What’s “normal” for you may be peculiar to me,Continue Reading
Summer has some pretty good weird and unusual days, but it’s not the season with the most. Is it any surprise autumn is, though? Summer invites us to slow down, relax, and unwind. Fall beckons our souls to stir. We harvest what we sowed in the previous seasons as weContinue Reading
Forgive me, Pandemonium Day. I’ve overlooked you for far too long, which is a shame because from the origins of your name, “pandemonium,” to the reason we celebrate you, you’re really quite fascinating. But I’m here to correct the oversight now. When is Pandemonium Day celebrated? It’s celebrated on JulyContinue Reading
There are a few days on the Weird Holidays & Observances page that always strike me as out of place. For instance, Leprechaun Day, which isn’t in March anywhere near St. Patrick’s Day as you might assume. Rather, it’s on May 13. But Build a Scarecrow Day is another oneContinue Reading
Can you believe that of all the days on the Weird Holidays & Observances page, National Paranormal Day is one we haven’t really investigated yet? I mean, I have somewhat. I created a page for it once upon a time, but upon re-examination, I found it was lacking. Because asContinue Reading
One thing I’ve found interesting ever since I started tracking weird holidays and observances is how often there are two (or more) of the same day. Take Mermaid Day for instance. In one way it’s sort of surprising that there’s even one, but there are actually two. However, I’ve neverContinue Reading
One of the dates on the Weird Holidays & Observances page that has always intrigued me but that I’ve never investigated is Alfred Hitchcock Day. It’s celebrated annually on March 12. Although, maybe “celebrated” is too grandiose a description? I’m not sure how many people even know Alfred Hitchcock DayContinue Reading
One of the entries on the Weird Holidays and Observances page that we’ve never officially explored yet is Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. It’s celebrated annually on December 8, but why? What’s its story? Who created it and when? And what’s the best way to celebrate it? AsContinue Reading
Whether you believe in extraterrestrial life or not, one thing’s undeniable: how much the possibility of alien life pervades our culture. Sure, it’s been the inspiration for plenty of great science fiction movies and books. But join me in considering it from another angle. I submit into evidence Exhibit A:Continue Reading
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