January Character All Month Long
See NationalToday.com for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month.
| 1 | Commitment Day | Commitment Day is mostly for couples but it is also a great time to commit to personal habits or your New Year’s Resolution. See our Resolution activity. #Diligence #Commitment |
| 1 | Universal Hour of Peace | The main idea of the Universal Hour of Peace is to start the new year with peace and love. Did you know soldiers refrain for an hour from shootingand people try their best to avoid getting into unnecessary fights and arguments. Use your #Cooperation, #Forgiveness and #Respect today. |
| 2 | Motivation and Inspiration Day | Today is #Motivation and #Inspiration Day. This month’s quality is #Initiative – How can you start on your New Year’s Resolutions? #Determination #Diligence #Enthusiasm |
| 6 | National Cuddle Up Day | Use January’s cold weather to celebrate National Cuddle Up Day by snuggling under a cozy throw with a family member. #Compassion #Availability |
| 10 | National Save the Eagles Day | Celebrate National Save the Eagles Day by exercising some of the character qualities attributed to eagles: #Loyalty #Trustworthiness #Honor |
| 10 | National Clean Your Desk Day | On National Clean Your Desk Day, get rid of last year’s clutter and start the year off fresh. Computer desktops can also use some decluttering. #Orderliness |
| 10 | National Cut Your Energy Costs Day | #Respect the environment on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. We all have a #Responsibility to do our part. |
| 12 | National Hot Tea Day | Who could you share a good conversation and cup of tea with today? #Compassion |
| 14 | Organize Your Home Day | #Respect your space on Organize Your Home Day. #Orderliness |
| 17 | Blue Monday | Get rid of your gloomy outlook on Blue Monday by using your #Creativity #Gratefuleness and #Enthusiasm |
| 17 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | What can you do to advance #justice this year? Start thinking now as we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. #Acceptance #Courage #Respect |
| 18 | National Winnie the Pooh Day | Celebrate your friends with everyone’s friend on National Winnie the Pooh Day. #Friendship #Loyalty #Sincerity |
| 19 | National Popcorn Day | Burst forth with your own #Enthusiasm on National Popcorn Day. #Positivity |
| 21 | National Hugging Day | Who can you safely Hug today on National Hugging Day? #Compassion |
| 21 | National Squirrel Appreciation Day | What are the “squirrels” in your life that drag your attention away? Use National Squirrel Appreciation Day to practice your #Attentiveness |
| 24 | National Compliment Day | Be #Generous with your compliments of family and friends today on National Compliment day. |
| 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | On International Holocaust Remembrance Day Remember so we do not Repeat. #Acceptance #Justice #Respect #Compassion |
| 28 | National Lego Day | Let National Lego Day inspire your #creativity |
| 31 | Inspire Your Heart with Art Day | Combine your #Creativity and #Compassion on Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. See our activity. |
What days did you celebrate? Do you know of any other holidays to celebrate with character this month? Share your experience below!