5 Unnecessary Holidays in February
February 7, 2023
February may be the shortest month of the year but it sure has a lot of unnecessary holidays. Well, what are 5 of the most unnecessary? This article will list some of the unusual holidays in February.
1: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day is celebrated on February 11. It is unnecessary but it does have a story behind it. The saying, “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” means not to be upset over the little things that have already happened and cannot be changed. So if you want to celebrate or honor an unusual holiday, this is the one!
2: National Cabbage Day
National Cabbage Day is celebrated on February 17. A cabbage is a vegetable with green or purple leaves surrounding a ball of young leaves. This holiday was created to honor the many things you can do with Cabbage. Cabbage is used in many dishes such as Kimchi, Cabbage Coleslaw, and Cabbage salad. This holiday is for all cabbage lovers.
3: National Battery Day
National Battery Day is celebrated on February 18. It is meant to show the importance of batteries and how they help us in everyday life. Batteries are used for many things such as flashlights, clocks, microwaves, etc! So if you are interested in celebrating what powers our everyday life, this holiday is meant for you!
4: National Cherry Pie Day
National Cherry Pie Day is celebrated on February 20. A cherry pie is a pie with a sour cherry filling. Did you know cherry pies are America’s second most loved pie? It’s a great treat you can eat if you enjoy something tart and sweet. This holiday is for all pie lovers!
5: National Tortilla Chip Day
National Tortilla Chip Day is celebrated on February 24. Tortilla chips are crunchy chips made from tortillas. This day was created to share the chip’s history and many ways to enjoy this savory snack. There are many ways to eat a tortilla chip, whether it’s dipping it in sauce or just eating it plain. This may be a tasty holiday but it sure is unnecessary.
All of the months of the year have unnecessary holidays, not just February! So what did you think? Do you think these holidays are unnecessary? Leave a comment!
Sources:
February Holidays and Observances
Isabella M. Acanfora • Feb 10, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Ok, but I think that National Tortilla Chip Day is AMAZING. Tortilla chips are so good!
Natalie Ward • Feb 10, 2023 at 3:45 pm
Ilker you did great!
Noemie Rasmusssen • Feb 10, 2023 at 3:26 pm
I am so glad that cherry pie has a holiday. It is probley the best pie
Laila Williams • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:40 pm
I don’t like milk so I would not cry over spoiled milk because I couldn’t drink it I would cry because then I could not make chocolate milk or a lot of good foods. Also good article
Reese • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:38 pm
I can’t believe there are so many unnecessary holidays. I thought this article was great good job Ilker!!!
Cambryn Melton • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:36 pm
I had no clue there was a national battery day!
Luke Turner • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:33 pm
I didn’t know these even existed!
Jessica • Feb 10, 2023 at 12:33 pm
this is so cool i didn’t know there was a day for “Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day” :0
Caitlin Wright • Feb 10, 2023 at 11:18 am
I didn’t know there were so many unusual holidays in February. This really was a cool article and now I can convince my mom to buy me a cherry pie 🙂
Ryder • Feb 9, 2023 at 11:32 am
half if these i never heard before
Ryder • Feb 9, 2023 at 11:32 am
I love this article i think it is perfectly made