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The Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts arrives every December 12, inviting us to acknowledge the quirky, strange, or even audacious ideas that sometimes pop into our heads. It’s a day to normalize the internal monologue and understand that having ‘unmentionable’ thoughts is a common human experience. Dare to explore your inner world and share a laugh about its eccentricities.
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Expected Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts Deals
While specific ‘unmentionable thought’ deals are rare, December 12 often sees promotions from brands that encourage introspection, self-expression, and a bit of playful rebellion. Look for discounts on journaling supplies from retailers like Moleskine and Papier, offering a private space for your thoughts. Wellness apps such as Calm or Headspace might feature special offers to help you observe your mind without judgment. Novelty gift stores like Uncommon Goods could highlight quirky items that celebrate individuality. Even book retailers like Barnes & Noble might curate lists of thought-provoking or humorous reads. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as December 12 approaches.
Platform Guide for Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #UnmentionableThoughts. Create a humorous skit about common ‘unmentionable’ thoughts, or share a creative outlet for processing them.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #UnmentionableThoughts. Post a visually engaging graphic with a relatable, lighthearted ‘unmentionable thought’ prompt, inviting followers to share their anonymous musings in the comments.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #UnmentionableThoughts. Share a funny or philosophical tweet about the nature of internal thoughts, or ask followers to complete the sentence: ‘My unmentionable thought today is… (without actually mentioning it!).’
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The Inner Monologue
History of Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
Our thoughts are influenced by knowledge, concepts, theories, and how we implement them in our lives. Our thoughts can bring us contentment and make us feel hopeful. Freedom of thought is essential to other liberties, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression. Though freedom of thought is important, it does not guarantee inclusion, legality, or protection. It is a very important concept across all democracies, and nearly all democratic constitutions protect these freedoms.
For example, the Bill of Rights in America has the First Amendment that guarantees that laws do not interfere with religion or any other person’s identities. Such ideas are also a vital part of international human rights law. In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (U.D.H.R.), which
is legally binding on member states of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights where “freedom of thought” is an important article. It states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right also includes freedom to change their religion and belief. The United Nations Human Rights Committee states that these freedoms are protected unconditionally. Another article of the U.D.H.R. guarantees that “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference.”
Since freedom of thought is important to a democratic existence, dictators and autocrats often crackdown on freedom of thought to suppress human rights. But, unmentionable or otherwise, we should be free to think our own thoughts.
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts timeline
Socrates encourages critical thinking among his students.
Aquinas, in his teaching, encourages critical thinking.
Critical thinking is encouraged even more.
He extends critical thinking to political and social life.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
Local businesses can celebrate the Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts by fostering environments that encourage introspection and creative expression. Coffee shops might offer ‘thought journals’ with each purchase, or host open mic nights where participants share anonymous, humorous ‘unmentionable’ ideas. Bookstores could curate displays of philosophical or self-help books, alongside quirky fiction that explores the human mind. Even art studios could offer workshops focused on abstract art, allowing participants to visually express their internal world without words.
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts FAQs
When is Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts?
In 2026, the Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts falls on Saturday, December 12, providing a perfect weekend opportunity to reflect on your innermost musings.
How common are 'unmentionable' thoughts?
It’s incredibly common to have thoughts that feel ‘unmentionable’ or too strange to share. Studies suggest that nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts at some point, and a wide range of human emotions and ideas can feel private or unconventional.
How can I healthily process unmentionable thoughts?
Healthy processing involves acknowledging the thought without judgment. Journaling, creative writing, or talking to a trusted friend or therapist can provide an outlet. The key is to recognize that thoughts are not actions.
Is there a difference between unmentionable thoughts and intrusive thoughts?
While often overlapping, ‘unmentionable thoughts’ broadly refers to any thought one feels uncomfortable sharing, from quirky to controversial. Intrusive thoughts are a specific type of unmentionable thought: unwanted, repetitive, and often distressing.
How To Celebrate Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
Think unmentionable thoughts
Think of all the times you have had an unmentionable thought. Write it down and look at it at a later time.
Ask your friends to share theirs
Write your unmentionable thoughts on sheets of paper and ask your friends to do the same. Write them anonymously, so no one feels uncomfortable.
Read what others have written
Read the writings of thinkers whom you admire. You will admire the various schools of thinking and even come up with new thoughts!
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Why We Love Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts
It unifies us
When you realize that people also think unmentionable thoughts, you won’t feel so lonely. That is why the celebration of the Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts is so much fun.
It informs us of our democratic rights
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts also makes us aware of our democratic rights. It reminds us that we are all entitled to our own thoughts and opinions.
Builds a community
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts builds a community where we come together through our thoughts and the opinions we share.
Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 12 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 12 | Sunday |
| 2028 | December 12 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | December 12 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | December 12 | Thursday |
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