January Character All Month
See NationalToday.com for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month.
| Day in Jan 2023 | Holiday | How to Commemorate with Character |
| 1 | Commitment Day | #CommitmentDay 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 #UniversalHourOfPeace is to start the new year with peace and love. Did you know soldiers refrain for an hour from shooting 11:30 pm to 12:30 am and people try their best to avoid getting into unnecessary fights and arguments. Use your #Acceptance #Cooperation, #Forgiveness and #Respect today. |
| 2 | Motivation and Inspiration Day | Today is #MotivationAndInspirationDay. How can you start on your New Year’s Resolutions? #Determination #Diligence #Enthusiasm #Motivation #Inspiration |
| 6 | National Cuddle Up Day | Use January’s cold weather to celebrate #NationalCuddleUpDay by snuggling under a cozy throw with a family member. #Compassion #Availability |
| 9 | National Law Enforcement Day | Law enforcement officers have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line. Take time today, #NationalLawEnforcementDay, to appreciate the call they have taken to protect our community. #Respect #Gratefulness |
| 9 | National Clean Your Desk Day | On #NationalCleanYourDeskDay, get rid of last year’s clutter and start the year off fresh. Computer desktops can also use some decluttering. #Orderliness |
| 10 | National Save the Eagles Day | Celebrate #NationalSaveTheEaglesDay by exercising some of the character qualities attributed to eagles: #Loyalty #Trustworthiness #Honor |
| 10 | National Cut Your Energy Costs Day | #Respect the environment on #NationalCutYourEnergyCostsDay. We all have a #Responsibility to do our part. |
| 12 | National Thank-You Day | Today is #NationalThankYouDay so show your appreciation to those who have helped you in any way. #Compassion #Humility #Gratefulness |
| 12 | National Hot Tea Day | Who could you share a good conversation and cup of tea with today on #NationalHotTeaDay? #Compassion |
| 14 | Organize Your Home Day | #Respect your space on #OrganizeYourHomeDay. #Orderliness |
| 16 | Blue Monday | Get rid of your gloomy outlook on #BlueMonday by using your #Creativity #Gratefuleness and #Enthusiasm |
| 16 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | What can you do to advance #justice this year? Start thinking now as we celebrate #MartinLutherKingDay. #Acceptance #Courage #Respect |
| 18 | National Winnie the Pooh Day | Celebrate your friends with everyone’s friend on #NationalWinnieThePoohDay. #Friendship #Loyalty #Sincerity |
| 20 | National Popcorn Day | Burst forth with your own #Enthusiasm on #NationalPopcorn Day. #Positivity |
| 20 | National Cheese Lovers Day | Get Cheesy on #NationalCheeseLoversDay! Show us your biggest #smile! #Positivity #Confidence |
| 21 | National Hugging Day | Warm hugs feel extra nice on cold winter days. Who can you #Hug today on #NationalHuggingDay? #Compassion |
| 21 | National Squirrel Appreciation Day | What are the “squirrels” in your life that drag your attention away? Use #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay to practice your #Attentiveness and #Focus. |
| 23 | National Pie Day | “When you feel like life’s turned you back into a pumpkin – make Pie!” Jane Lee Logan Celebrate #NationalPieDay today! #Positivity #Resilience #Creativity |
| 24 | National Compliment Day | Be #Generous with your compliments of family and friends today on #NationalComplimentDay. |
| 27 | National Chocolate Cake Day | “Where there is cake, there is #hope. And there is always cake.” — Dean Koontz @deankoontz Happy #NationalChocolateCakeDay! #Confidence #Positivity |
| 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | On #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay Remember so we do not Repeat. #Acceptance #Justice #Respect #Compassion |
| 29 | National Puzzle Day | Are you a #dissectologist? If you are, you would know that today is #NationalPuzzleDay! (Dissectologists work jigsaw puzzles.) Use a puzzle to improve your #Determination. |
| 31 | Inspire Your Heart with Art Day | Combine your #Creativity and #Compassion on #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay. 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!