{"id":68802,"date":"2021-01-06T00:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T00:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=68802"},"modified":"2021-01-06T00:00:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T00:00:55","slug":"fun-obscure-holidays-celebrate-year-ann-arbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/fun-obscure-holidays-celebrate-year-ann-arbor\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Fun &amp; Obscure Holidays You Should Celebrate This Year in Ann Arbor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">During 2020, we saw people all over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/view-all-communities\/ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/view-all-communities\/ann-arbor\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEU8zcIfIQCXeyvsNCSBFfTdVWeCg\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor<\/a> community come together to celebrate the little things. We\u2019re talking Christmas lights in July, massive Halloween decorations, and a plethora of fun virtual events every month that kept our spirits up during one of the most difficult years we have ever seen.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We don&#8217;t know what 2021 will hold, but we do know that we plan to make a big deal out of every holiday\u2014even the smallest, strangest days on the calendar. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve rounded up some of our most anticipated, obscure holidays coming up in 2021, from National Bubble Bath Day to National Take Your Plant on a Walk Day! We&#8217;ve even included a few local ways you can celebrate. Because even in the midst of a hard and unorthodox year, we can still find joy in small celebrations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Add our\u00a0list of fun holidays to your calendar and get notified each time one is coming up soon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=c_o3mcea7t6k95rbj16f93mk4ofg%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FDenver\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">January 8th \u2014 National Bubble Bath Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On a cold winter day, there&#8217;s nothing better than taking a hot bath. Luckily, there&#8217;s a whole day dedicated to doing just that! We aren&#8217;t exactly sure who created this special day\u2014maybe they are still taking a bubble bath?\u2014but we do know that the USA has been celebrating it for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Take a bubble bath, of course! You can pick up some locally made bubble bath products at <a href=\"https:\/\/foundgallery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/foundgallery.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEuQLKPEcIUyIqZ_AKNKrWAZvLjNQ\" rel=\"noopener\">FOUND<\/a> in Kerrytown.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">January 18th \u2014 National Michigan Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68812\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68812\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash.png\" alt=\"aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/aaron-burden-blPTIZuBhD8-unsplash-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As proud Michiganders, we couldn\u2019t not celebrate National Michigan Day! For years, Michigan residents have been using National Michigan Day as an opportunity to learn more about our storied history.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Many of our local museums have online resources for you to share with your family. <a href=\"https:\/\/yankeeairmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yankeeairmuseum.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGhKSwFWBmWTmVaH-Jsf4PZ3OXYIA\" rel=\"noopener\">The Yankee Air Museum<\/a> has coloring sheets dedicated to Rosie the Riveter and our aviation history. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenawhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.washtenawhistory.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNED_coHeQW1fu1M_MTEo8iwFIDCbQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Washtenaw County Historical Society<\/a> has online exhibits that will teach your family the history of the area&#8217;s famous buildings, people and events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">January 31st \u2014 Backward Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This &#8220;backward&#8221; holiday was created by Sarah Nicole Miller and Megan Emily Scott in 1961. They were thinking about making arts and crafts when the idea struck them. The idea got out amongst the community and on January 31st, 1962, the first Backwards Day occurred, with people all across the city doing activities backward.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Encourage your family to do things backward for a day. Try writing or reading backward; wear your shirt with the back in the front; start every meal by eating dessert; and even try walking backward!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">February 7th \u2014 Send a Card to a Friend Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">National Send a Card to a Friend Day on February 7th always reminds us to send friendly cheer through the mail\u2014and what better time than a global pandemic?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Pick up a few cards at one of our favorite gift shops in the Ann Arbor area like <a href=\"https:\/\/rockpaperscissorsshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/rockpaperscissorsshop.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFcZHZ2g5VIIzilHliNrDW1jnNR-w\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock, Paper, Scissors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecaravangiftshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.thecaravangiftshop.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGpuJ1zBzVRlfLwiv5l9NnHsxCoOA\" rel=\"noopener\">Caravan Gift Shop<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.16handsannarbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.16handsannarbor.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFmgb2Im4rTMu8LejeLoKlWUt1AAg\" rel=\"noopener\">16 Hands<\/a> and send them to all of your friends via snail mail. Make it a family activity by letting your kiddos pick out the cards and stamps and writing a little message themselves!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">February 9th \u2014 National Pizza Day<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%x; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIZa1CWjjLs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIZa1CWjjLs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CIZa1CWjjLs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Anthony&#8217;s Gourmet Pizza (@anthonysgourmetpizza)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\nThin crust, Chicago-style, Detroit-style, deep dish, cauliflower-crusted, gluten-free or New York-style\u2014pizza is an all-time American favorite. In fact, did you know that over three billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year and more than 17% of all U.S. restaurants are pizzerias?<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Order pizza from a local pizzeria! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neopapalis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.neopapalis.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG52b_NTUhJfIKncXjldrUhooJ2eA\" rel=\"noopener\">NeoPapalis<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anthonysgourmet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.anthonysgourmet.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF_cLu-hRE0ZHaKHjdmo_b8sSK-4w\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony&#8217;s Gourmet Pizza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originalcottageinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.originalcottageinn.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEqxIH1RJ7T-EltpUE8mooP1UlUTg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Original Cottage Inn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypdepot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nypdepot.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFPT4Hr_tS8IhZGF-zbHeTc2r3YvA\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Pizza Depot<\/a> are just a few of our go-to spots.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">March 10th \u2014 International Day of Awesomeness<\/h2>\n<p>The International Day of Awesomeness gives us the opportunity to celebrate every person, place, thing or idea in the world that is awesome! The idea of this holiday came from Twitter when a man named Kevin Lawver declared the need for an International Day of Awesomeness in 2007. March 10th, which is also Chuck Norris&#8217; birthday, was chosen \u2014 and the rest is history!<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Take some time today to identify things in your life that are awesome. Your family, your friends, your pets, etc. Afterward, do something you consider to be awesome: go rock climbing, kayaking or hiking, or try that new restaurant in your neighborhood that you&#8217;ve been meaning to visit! How you decide to make your day awesome is entirely up to you.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">March 12th \u2014 Plant a Flower Day<\/h2>\n<p>Spring is almost here! Plant a Flower Day is a day dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Pick out a few flower plants to plant in your garden from one of Ann Arbor&#8217;s incredible plant nurseries! We just happen to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/top-rated-garden-centers-ann-arbor-area-mapped\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/top-rated-garden-centers-ann-arbor-area-mapped\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFQsg9Z7mTU1ktI0tpdetPRKTVq9A\" rel=\"noopener\">a full list of our favorites<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">March 20th \u2014 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day<\/h2>\n<p>Michigan has quite an interesting history when it comes to UFO sightings and extraterrestrials. Some of the most famous reported UFO sightings and alleged abductions in the United States have happened right here, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/dexter-real-estate\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/dexter-real-estate\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG4VD7MjvVrP_XIZP7Ol6X6jRsemg\" rel=\"noopener\">Dexter<\/a>, Holland, Ludington and Kalamazoo.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Pay tribute to Michigan&#8217;s E.T. history by watching science fiction stories about UFOs and abductions! You can even look into alleged sightings in Washtenaw County by exploring the online archives at the <a href=\"https:\/\/aadl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/aadl.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718316000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEU5dTMAgNShtOf4COj49P-tEkcBg\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor District Library<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">April 17th \u2014 National Record Store Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WaxBar.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68782\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WaxBar.png\" alt=\"WaxBar\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WaxBar.png 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WaxBar-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WaxBar-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ypsireal.com\/listing\/wax-bar\/2461\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waxbar<\/a><\/em><br \/>\nFounded in 2007 by a gathering of independent record store owners, the first-ever National Record Store Day included Metallica meeting fans at Rasputin Music in San Francisco. Since then, the celebration spread globally, encompassing all genres of music and fandom.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Ann Arbor is home to several incredible record stores you can (and should!) support on National Record Store Day! <a href=\"https:\/\/encorerecordsa2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/encorerecordsa2.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGUzaixoHsg1fD-GZWFCWD4G77nXA\" rel=\"noopener\">Encore Records<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/wazoorecords.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/wazoorecords.blogspot.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHE-UBWm1wUgJH_vs85UW5XOLvZqA\" rel=\"noopener\">Wazoo Records<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugsounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ugsounds.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGTVRs_BR1lCfcBpRDQDiCWQJcq8A\" rel=\"noopener\">Underground Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/a2vintage\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/a2vintage\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFDZbYfZ-Gycpisfc9BXuunQ_v4JQ\" rel=\"noopener\">a2vintage<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ypsireal.com\/listing\/wax-bar\/2461\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ypsireal.com\/listing\/wax-bar\/2461\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEkCeBpiONZtDgyqLBaFaBQsO8cWw\" rel=\"noopener\">Waxbar<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/ypsilanti-real-estate\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/ypsilanti-real-estate\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNET_X9nq3Vs1_7iy8hzxyfT27_Tfw\" rel=\"noopener\">Ypsilanti<\/a> are just some of our favorites.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">April 30th \u2014 Arbor Day<\/h2>\n<p>Since we live in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan, it&#8217;s not surprising that we would be huge fans of Arbor Day, a holiday that was invented in 1872 by a farmer in Nebraska City to celebrate the planting of trees. Today, Ann Arbor is known to many as &#8220;Tree Town&#8221; due to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/forestry\/Pages\/Ann-Arbor-Champion-Trees.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/forestry\/Pages\/Ann-Arbor-Champion-Trees.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGUM3kjP4RsGfBfa1zo66u-2I9W1g\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor Champion Trees<\/a> program which has caused over 1.45 million trees to be planted in the area since 1995.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> There are so many ways to celebrate trees on Arbor Day in Ann Arbor! Plant your own tree, explore one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/summer-guide-ann-arbors-city-parks\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/summer-guide-ann-arbors-city-parks\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH9quPafFTBIBtUMIzXizYvU0h54g\" rel=\"noopener\">A2&#8217;s many parks<\/a>, or simply read a book about trees with your kids to explain their importance.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">May 9th \u2014 Lost Sock Memorial Day<\/h2>\n<p>Lost Sock Memorial Day is a time to say &#8220;goodbye&#8221; to all of the socks that have gone missing over the past year. While many of us hold on to single socks, hoping that one day their mates will come home, this holiday encourages us to let them go and move on.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Take today to clean out all your left behind socks! While you could always donate them or throw them away it would be much more fun to make sock puppets, turn them into dust rags, make them into chew toys for pets, use them for cornhole, or other fun crafts and activities.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">May 26th \u2014 World Otter Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68842\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68842\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash.png\" alt=\"john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/john-yunker-J1rFyrQu_ro-unsplash-768x399.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWorld Otter Day was created in 2014 by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.otter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.otter.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFICNUVLYzehbBXws8-C60Tfh8Ang\" rel=\"noopener\">International Otter Survival Fund<\/a> in the United Kingdom to help spread awareness about otters and their waning population throughout the world.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Did you know that there are actually some river otters living in the Huron River? Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/pages\/gallup.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/pages\/gallup.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE8fnzkYlT78Ds-2pOtb2QKBJI_yQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup Park<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/pages\/bartonnaturearea.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/pages\/bartonnaturearea.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFHn1nRjkNHfT3CMpOi3BWoRiwrwQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Barton Nature Area<\/a> and settle in to observe the river. You may see everything from deer and great blue heron to minks and river otters! Afterward, spend some time learning about habitat degradation, oil spills and the impact of fishing nets and their negative impact on the otter population.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">May 28th \u2014 National Road Trip Day<\/h2>\n<p>In 2019, Pilot Flying J, the largest travel center operator in North America, founded National Road Trip Day, the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, to officially kick off the unofficial first day of the summer travel season.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Hop in the car and go on an adventure! Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/best-scenic-drives-around-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/best-scenic-drives-around-ann-arbor\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGcFGFg152MelQk1QsfQBpBDcATLQ\" rel=\"noopener\">a list of our favorite scenic drives around Ann Arbor<\/a> for inspiration.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">June 3rd \u2014 World Bicycle Day<\/h2>\n<p>In April of 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3rd as International World Bicycle Day, encouraging citizens across the globe to ride their bicycles instead of using their cars for a day.<br \/>\n<strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Ride your bike, of course! If you don&#8217;t have a bike yet, visit one of Ann Arbor&#8217;s many bike shops like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorcitybicycle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.motorcitybicycle.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFClfe_b9mdyZHof5TnJqp-GLXquQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor City Bicycle<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sictransitcycles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/sictransitcycles.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFEfIhLiDBfhGaMLxHXKB_be3tPdw\" rel=\"noopener\">Sic Transit Cycles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsinmotion.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wheelsinmotion.us\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHiSDGY02pWnH-udG3CRinC5Mn2_Q\" rel=\"noopener\">Wheels in Motion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ddbicyclesandhockey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ddbicyclesandhockey.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEeNVbNOy_gE17WDwzIeKZu9IG08Q\" rel=\"noopener\">D&amp;D Bicycles<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annarbor.org\/listing\/campus-student-bike-shop\/835\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.annarbor.org\/listing\/campus-student-bike-shop\/835\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHX8Iw_UDI6Z4mf2WAJVHfrqgQDPQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Student Bike Shop<\/a> on the Michigan University campus.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">June 24th \u2014 International Fairy Day<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BL3wFr_APph\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BL3wFr_APph\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BL3wFr_APph\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Caitlin (@caitlinthespy)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come together on June 24th every year in honor of International Fairy Day. These tiny supernatural creatures have captivated myth and legend for generations.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Ann Arbor just happens to have a few fairies living among us, downtown! Fairy doors have been popping up all over Ann Arbor in various locations for as long as we can remember. You can find these charming, artistic, miniature doors at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michtheater.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.michtheater.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFHUMgTXc0YnSrA8GgEQVcxG3KUSA\" rel=\"noopener\">The Michigan Theater<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aadl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/aadl.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGa0UQXiZdYOh9upEH_5CI-xY3Oaw\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor District Library<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.theark.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErik71eCPF2XNcZSgmr_-txZIt0Q\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicolasbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nicolasbooks.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEUG-ENfzbl4YA92mkg26tklll7PA\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicola\u2019s Books<\/a> and at least four other documented locations in town. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/entertainment\/ann-arbor\/2015\/05\/fairy_doors_in_ann_arbor.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/entertainment\/ann-arbor\/2015\/05\/fairy_doors_in_ann_arbor.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE1KMK0qQs3LRZqDPmX4MobfhD1JA\" rel=\"noopener\">the map here<\/a> and see if you can find them all today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">July 1st \u2014 International Joke Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While April Fools Day on April 1st is about pulling a prank on friends and family\u2014International Joke Day is about getting them to crack a smile with a joke!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> There are a lot of ways to celebrate International Joke Day. The first is to support local live comedy by attending a show at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacomedy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.aacomedy.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE3NhjfoYP46urL5ZHIoK7IxWzWHA\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase<\/a> (depending on COVID-19, of course). You could also take an online improv class at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointlessbrew.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.pointlessbrew.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGpezxsm9mbExBXYPNZEKqDpXUqaw\" rel=\"noopener\">Pointless Brewery &amp; Theatre<\/a>! For little ones, celebrating this funny holiday is as simple as learning a new joke from a joke book, spending the day talking in puns, or watching a funny TV show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">July 13th \u2014 National French Fries Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">French fries, also known as chips, fries, finger chips, or French-fried potatoes, are delicious slivers of deep-fried potatoes. No matter what we call them, they\u2019re common fixtures at fast-food restaurants and are beloved by all ages!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Ann Arbor has some amazing restaurants serving up some of the best French fries you&#8217;ll ever eat. The crispy potatoes at <a href=\"http:\/\/fritabatidos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/fritabatidos.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH8nB2aGnOVHbbdERv3GSMWk9NzcA\" rel=\"noopener\">Frita Batidos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blimpyburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.blimpyburger.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGDl-JA3A0_l5BAnX60EQ8pRY70_g\" rel=\"noopener\">Krazy Jim&#8217;s Blimpy Burger<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/thefleetwooddiner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/thefleetwooddiner.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHDhGUFbpNHlSH9iWRDFDukDKtlpA\" rel=\"noopener\">Fleetwood Diner<\/a> and the truffle fries at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jollypumpkin.com\/jp-a2-temp.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.jollypumpkin.com\/jp-a2-temp.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGUTSWod0vVkQEyBvpdWBLle8nnpg\" rel=\"noopener\">Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery<\/a> are just some of our favorites in the area!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">July 27th \u2014 Take Your Plants for a Walk Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For many, houseplants have become part of the family. But while pet owners are able to spend quality time with their pets on walks throughout the day, plant owners have to limit their special time with their plant buddies to just watering and feeding once or twice a week. Luckily, Take Your Plants for a Walk Day occurs every year on July 27th! This gives plant owners a chance to enjoy that time-honored tradition so many dog owners perform every day.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Load your favorite houseplants on to a dolly or cart and take it on a walk through Ann Arbor! While you may get some weird looks, nothing will compare to the joy of finally being able to be out and about with your potted greenery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">August 8th \u2014 International Cat Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68852\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash.png\" alt=\"kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kari-shea-eMzblc6JmXM-unsplash-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">International Cat Day is an entire day dedicated to our feline pals to help raise awareness about the many homeless and abandoned cats throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> The best way to celebrate International Cat Day would be to adopt your own kitty! But if that isn&#8217;t in the cards right now, you can still help out local felines by volunteering at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHaGiErvMDo0OSNp1hw2E8oWv7omw\" rel=\"noopener\">Humane Society of Huron Valley<\/a> or visiting Ann Arbor&#8217;s own cat cafe: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/adopt2-2\/tiny-lions-cat-cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/adopt2-2\/tiny-lions-cat-cafe\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFuy9n0cBwtpHkop6wBYLn_GOwWAA\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiny Lion&#8217;s Cat Cafe<\/a>. You can also take this as an opportunity to spoil your own kitty cat by buying them a new toy, some new treats or just spending some extra time with them today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">August 26th \u2014 National Dog Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;re more of a dog person, don&#8217;t miss National Dog Day later in August! This holiday was founded in 2004 by several dog organizations and animal rescue advocates. The goal of National Dog Day is to help people recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Just like with International Cat Day, the best way to celebrate National Dog Day is by adopting a dog! You can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.hshv.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHaGiErvMDo0OSNp1hw2E8oWv7omw\" rel=\"noopener\">Humane Society of Huron Valley<\/a>\u2019s website to see what pups are currently available. If you already have too many furry friends in your home, spend the day giving them a little extra love with longer walks, more treats and tons of scratches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">September 6th \u2014 Read a Book Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While National Read a Book Day is believed to have originated in the U.S., other details of the day\u2019s history are unclear. What is clear, though, is Americans\u2019 love for books! And because many of us don\u2019t spend as much time reading as we would like, today is the perfect opportunity to set aside a little time to catch up on our \u201cto-read\u201d list.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Pick up a good book from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/independent-bookstores-ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/independent-bookstores-ann-arbor\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNElqTOPHsR3Z0mFYEaosrrTwNvg5A\" rel=\"noopener\"> one of our many amazing book stores in Ann Arbor<\/a> and spend the whole day reading! Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/books-michigan-authors-reading-list\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/books-michigan-authors-reading-list\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGuj9WFTFFMKzs1yqUfvJisY_BF0w\" rel=\"noopener\">a list of our favorite books by Michigan authors<\/a> if you&#8217;re looking for some reading inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">September 19th \u2014 Talk Like a Pirate Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">International Talk Like a Pirate Day was created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany, Oregon who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Spend the entire day talking as much like a pirate as possible! Greet friends not with &#8220;Hello!&#8221; but with &#8220;Ahoy, maties.&#8221; Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piratevoyages.com\/pirate-lingo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.piratevoyages.com\/pirate-lingo\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHGMaAakr0q6t1AZgYmxfFjB6v7Eg\" rel=\"noopener\">an entire list of pirate phrases<\/a> you can try to incorporate into your vocabulary during this special \u2014\u00a0and strange \u2014\u00a0holiday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">October 5th \u2014 Do Something Nice Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-68862\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68862\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash.png\" alt=\"mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mary-oloumi-0HQ4Yp8xeOw-unsplash-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Of course, it would be ideal if everyone lived their lives doing kind things for others on a daily basis, but busy lives and schedules often get in the way. Do Something Nice Day is a great opportunity to spend the day being kind to neighbors, friends and strangers as you go about your day!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Do something nice! That something can be anything from buying a cup of coffee for someone in line at the coffee shop to giving a compliment to your tired grocery store clerk. Kids can participate by brainstorming ways to be kind to friends and neighbors! Write a kind note for someone, leave a batch of cookies on your neighbor&#8217;s doorstep, or go on a long walk, picking up trash throughout your neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">October 17th \u2014 National Pasta Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If there was ever a national day we could get behind, its National Pasta Day! While we find noodles all over the world, pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine. The first reference dates to 1154 in Sicily and was first attested to in English in 1874. Typically, it is made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour. The flour is mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or various shapes. It can then be served fresh or dried to be stored for later use.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Explore the world of pasta\u2014locally, of course! <a href=\"https:\/\/palioannarbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/palioannarbor.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHCMWCRHOFl8Uti97TwX6Xy9426nA\" rel=\"noopener\">Palio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paesanoannarbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.paesanoannarbor.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHnAK6tOJqsDVfnbfITNvgaNeiLWQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Paesano Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/maniosteria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maniosteria.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLR81D4PLrjdP3TD1oYENPkke0aQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Mani Osteria and Bar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gratzirestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gratzirestaurant.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE_N_XqD0XGYDkOonD0IVdzhS7BKQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Gratzi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originalcottageinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.originalcottageinn.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFCa97ik_xhUHjUzeHNJG22zak3ag\" rel=\"noopener\">The Original Cottage Inn<\/a> all have unbelievably good pasta that will definitely hit the spot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">October 25th \u2014 International Artist\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">International Artist\u2019s Day on October 25th honors artists and all the contributions they make. The day also celebrates one of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso, who was born on October 25th, 1881.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Spend the day exploring Ann Arbor&#8217;s thriving art scene! Visit one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/11-must-visit-art-galleries-ann-arbor-area-mapped\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/11-must-visit-art-galleries-ann-arbor-area-mapped\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718317000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEJU0Jfu5RYBH-h_lTVzOisv34w1Q\" rel=\"noopener\">our many local art galleries<\/a>. Or, if you&#8217;d rather make some of your own art, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annarborartcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.annarborartcenter.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGlmGR6ghnAwouVepPNnytYoGZVfw\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann Arbor Art Center<\/a> for one of their many classes in a variety of art subjects, like pottery, painting, jewelry making and more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">November 3rd \u2014 National Sandwich Day<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zingermans.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-59872\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59872\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zingermans.jpg\" alt=\"Ann Arbor\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zingermans.jpg 850w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zingermans-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/311ashley.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zingermans-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingermansdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zingerman&#8217;s Deli<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich. No matter who invented it, we celebrate every kind of sandwich on National Sandwich Day!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Ann Arbor is pretty famous for its sandwiches, particularly all the selections from the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingermansdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.zingermansdeli.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEeHxZaWXWT6pnXWbyjMPZ0ZD3_Eg\" rel=\"noopener\">Zingerman&#8217;s Deli<\/a>. If you&#8217;ve never tried a Zingerman&#8217;s &#8216;wich, today is your chance! Stop in, order from their vast list of handcrafted sandwiches and get your grub on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">November 17th \u2014 Take a Hike Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Grab your boots, trail mix, and some water, because on November 17, it\u2019s National Take a Hike Day! This holiday encourages us to get outside and take advantage of the stunning natural beauty right in our own backyards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Get lost! No, really\u2014take the day to explore some of Ann Arbor&#8217;s many hiking trails. Here&#8217;s a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/best-places-go-hiking-near-ann-arbor-michigan\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/best-places-go-hiking-near-ann-arbor-michigan\/?utm_source%3DBlog%26utm_medium%3DBlog%2520Post%26utm_campaign%3DInternal&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDfrfxLFLUpHf9aSNgfH7o00SKVw\" rel=\"noopener\">17 Best Places to Go Hiking Near Ann Arbor<\/a>, if you\u2019re looking for recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">November 21st \u2014 World Hello Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">World Hello Day, on November 21st, recognizes the role communication plays for preserving peace. The day also encourages world leaders to use communication rather than force to settle conflicts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Challenge your family to say &#8220;Hello&#8221; to at least 10 people today. Don&#8217;t just reserve this word for co-workers, friends and family members! You can also say it to strangers. Who knows? Maybe saying hello will even help you make a new friend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">December 7 \u2014 National Cotton Candy Day<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqrFpcRhe4n\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqrFpcRhe4n\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqrFpcRhe4n\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by FloatingCottonCandy (@floatingcottoncandy)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Did you know that cotton candy, or fairy floss, dates back to the 1400s? Originally called spun sugar, cotton candy is still a staple at carnivals, fairs and the circus.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> There are plenty of spots to get \u201cfairy floss\u201d in Ann Arbor! <a href=\"https:\/\/floatingcottoncandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/floatingcottoncandy.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHtqfQjD-cSU9OZAf0bpAkoXw1JHA\" rel=\"noopener\">Floating Cotton Candy<\/a>, a local\u00a0cotton candy catering company\u00a0spins cotton candy into massive balls settled on sticks in a variety of flavors. You can also pick some up at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zingermanscandy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.zingermanscandy.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFfWgO8mwQY2dgtLc5WJQZLzHtfxQ\" rel=\"noopener\">Zingerman&#8217;s Candy Manufactory<\/a>. And if the sticky, fluffy sweet treat isn&#8217;t for you, you can also try the cotton candy-flavored ice cream at <a href=\"https:\/\/washtenawdairy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/washtenawdairy.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1607811718318000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH5lbOZ1TSlWvzL_kib80nkvWGQDg\" rel=\"noopener\">Washtenaw Dairy<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">December 20th \u2014 Go Caroling Day<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Go Caroling Day was much more popular a few decades ago, Christmas caroling remains popular in many areas among scouts, church groups, youth groups and even at family parties.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How you should celebrate:<\/strong> Put together your very own caroling group this year and go door to door singing your favorite holiday tunes. It may take a little planning but we promise the joy you&#8217;ll see on faces when they hear your group singing, will make it well worth it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Have a great year!<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Which of these odd holidays are you planning on celebrating this year? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During 2020, we saw people all over the Ann Arbor community come together to celebrate the little things. We\u2019re talking Christmas lights in July, massive Halloween decorations, and a plethora of fun virtual events every month that kept our spirits up during one of the most difficult years we have ever seen. 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