by Uncustomary | Jan 31, 2019 | Celebration, Magic
Happy Imbolc! Imbolc is one of the Wiccan Sabbats celebrated annually, but this one is to mark the end of winter. It usually starts on February eve (January 31st) and goes until February 2nd. I know that for many of us it’s difficult to think that winter is...
by Uncustomary | Jan 28, 2019 | Celebration
Last summer, I wasn’t the only one who was worried sick over the news that Bubble Wrap® would no longer be making the product we know and love– meaning it wouldn’t “pop” anymore. The good news is it was all just a misunderstanding, and...
by Uncustomary | Dec 26, 2018 | Celebration, Performance, Street Art
December 27th is a wonderful unusual holiday because it’s Free Balloon Day! I decided to celebrate early, and recreate an installation I did long ago, where I handed balloons out to strangers while holding a sign that said, “Have A Great Day!” But...
by Uncustomary | Dec 3, 2018 | Celebration
Did you know December 5th is Bathtub Party Day?! This is a pretty important unusual holiday, babes. Baths are pretty magical and great for relaxation, mindfulness, and self-love. Who says they have to be all dimly lit with rose petals, though? (I mean, they can be;...
by Uncustomary | Nov 26, 2018 | Celebration
When I first heard about Wolfenoot, I was immediately down, and apparently so was a lot of the world because a seven-year-old from New Zealand’s idea that his mom happened to post about on social media went crazy viral! Are you unfamiliar with Wolfenoot?...
by Uncustomary | Nov 25, 2018 | Celebration
Did you know that International Hat Day is observed every year on November 25th? I think this is an unusual holiday we can all get behind. When I used to run Spirit Weeks at the psych rehab I worked at, the only day I could get people to participate in was...
