Backwards Day is celebrated on January 31, encouraging us to do things oppositely. It’s a time to take a look at our actions to see how reversing them can be effective and fun at the same time. One example of how doing things backward can be enlightening is by reverse poetry, which is a form that uses a reverse method to convey different messages depending on how the poem is read. They can be read forwards top to bottom with one meaning and backward from bottom to top with another. Spend the day finding new ways to do things in reverse!
National Blueberry Pancake Day
Pancakes are great, but pancakes dotted with juicy, nutritious blueberries are even better — that’s why we celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day on January 28. Did you know blueberries are super rich in antioxidants and are one of the only native North American fruits that we still eat today? These little wonders are packed with nutrients and have been linked to health benefits including lower blood pressure, improved insulin response, and reduced risk of cancer. When combined with pancakes, blueberries can take your breakfast from decent to delicious. Try dropping some into the batter as soon as it hits the pan, and complement the pancakes with some butter, homemade blueberry syrup, and freshly chopped berries.
Australia Day
Australia Day is a g’day, mate, to celebrate all things about the Land Down Under on January 26. We join the 26,000,000 Aussies in their festivities observing the anniversary of the country’s settlement in 1788. Australia is widely deemed as a great place to live and a top travel destination. There is much to learn and appreciate about the oldest, driest and flattest inhabited continent in the world. So, read on for a fun history lesson and cool ideas for having a fantastic Australia Day!