January

January 1 - New Year's Day

January 1 - Bonza Bottler Day - The day was created by Elaine Fremont in 1985. She wanted a day each month to celebrate. The days are celebrated when the number of the day is the same as the month and when the number of the month, the number of the day, and the last number of the year are the same. Elaine died in a car accident in 1995. Her sister, Gail Berger, has taken over. Bonza Bottler Day is celebrated in many parts of the world and clubs have been formed. The day can be celebrated with a party but you can also make it a special occasion such as dinner out with friends. Their mascot is a friendly groundhog.

January 8 - Midwife's Day or Women's Day in Greece - This day is celebrated each year to honor midwives and all women. Women spend their day doing what they want while the men take care of the children and do the housework. This is a great day for flowers or a special celebration for the woman in your life.

January 15 - Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Celebrated on the third Monday of January.

January 16 - Appreciate a Dragon Day - The day is an opportunity to promote literacy among school children. Children can show their appreciation of dragons by reading a book or creating a drawing. If you know someone who loves dragons, here is the perfect day for a "just because" occasion.

January 1-31 - Family Fit Lifestyle Month - This is the time when you and your family can start a lifestyle change to healthy living by reducing fats, sugar, and salt in your diet. It is a time when you can teach your children about nutrition. Make a start in January that will continue throughout the year. You can also make this a time when the family starts to exercise together.

January 1-31 - National Hot Tea Month - This is a celebration of a popular beverage. Do you know a tea lover? This is a perfect time to give a special gift of tea or invite them over for tea.

January 1-31 - National Mailorder Gardening Month - This celebration is sponsored by the Mail Order Gardening Association. January is a winter month and cold in most areas of the country. It is the perfect time to spend looking through mail order gardening catalogs to find those special plants you are going to need for your garden. Perfect timing to present your favorite gardener with something special.

Second Monday in January - Organize Your Home Day - The day to start getting rid of the clutter in your home. As a special gift to mom, kids can clean their rooms and get rid of unwanted items. Dad can clean the garage and help mom to get rid of the clutter in other areas of the home.