Author: Lisa Mungovan

Fans of Dr Who, a tv show that started in 1963, know all about the Daleks. Today is Dalek Remembrance Day. Pretend you’re a Dalek, by moving slowly and chanting, “Exterminate! Exterminate!” When you’re finished terrifying everyone, celebrate the ancient festival of Yule, by having a bonfire with a Yule log, and feeding the trees.

Today is Crossword Puzzle Day. What’s a 4-letter word, for not making your bed? L-A-Z-Y spells lazy. It’s ok today though, because it’s also Don’t Make Your Bed Day. With the time you save, write a tiny tale, for Short Story Day! Stories make great holiday presents. Don’t lose it in your messy bed!

Today is Flashlight Day. Some flashlights have hand cranks, so you don’t need batteries! You can also use the flashlight on your phone, or a headlamp for hands-free exploring. Your flashlight will come in handy, for Look On The Bright Side Day. No matter how bad things seem, always find something good about it!

A farmer in India found some abandoned kittens, and brought them in out of the cold. He was soon surprised to hear them growling instead of meowing, and realized they were actually leopard cubs! The Forest Department took the baby leopards to a rescue center, until they’re old enough to be safely released.

What do you like better, getting a present, or giving one? If you get more excited to give a special gift, you’re like 70% of Americans. Gifts don’t have to cost money. Instead, draw a picture, make a handprint painting, give a musical performance, or create coupons for free hugs or car washes!

Have you seen Comet Leonard yet? The Christmas comet is still visible through December, although it’s not as bright now. Look with a telescope or binoculars, to the left of Venus. It will look like a fuzzy green star with a tail, just above the horizon after twilight. Leonard won’t return for 80,000 years.

Today is Sacagawea Day. She was the daughter of a Native American Shoshone chief, who joined Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition in 18-oh-5, to map a passage across the United States. 16-year-old Sacagawea taught them which plants were edible or medicinal, acted as a translator, and helped them cross the Rocky Mountains.

Warm up your vocal chords, because today is Go Caroling Day! Gather your friends and family on Zoom, and sing all your holiday favorites, or sing to your neighbors from the sidewalk. It’s also Games Day. Instead of playing video games, ask your parents what their favorite game is, and play it with them!

Be on the lookout if you’re in Akron Ohio. Police are on the hunt, for a stolen bridge. The 58-foot pedestrian bridge disappeared, after it was moved to a field temporarily, during a wetlands restoration project. Maybe someone thought it was trash, but the city would like their 40,000-dollar bridge back please!

During a storm in November, a shipping barge crashed into the seawall, in Vancouver Canada. The barge has been stranded on the beach ever since. As a holiday gift to the city, officials installed a sign, renaming the area, “Barge Chilling Beach.” Maybe word will get around, and more barges will show up!