By YEONG XIU HUI
Whoever said November was boring forgot about these holidays. While October and December might get the hype of Halloween and Christmas, there is plenty to celebrate in November (apart from Diwali this year). 3 November: Sandwich Day It is easy to prepare, convenient to carry and quick to consume. Sandwiches are a beloved go-to food for students. Sandwich Day also honours John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich who was credited to having created the concept. |
If you want to shake things up, celebrate this day by making a sandwich you have never tried before or come up with your own unique concoction! Anyone up for French toast slices stuffed with baked beans, bacon and eggs?
7 November: Book Lovers Day
If you needed an excuse to indulge in a good book, this is it.
Book Lovers Day falls on the first Saturday of November, so tell yourself that it is time you rewarded yourself with pages from your favourite tales.
From well-worn pages of an old favourite to the pristine, untouched ones of a newly anticipated book, there is enjoyment to be found in spending time with your imagination.
Or use this day to clean out your shelves and donate some books to the nearest orphanage, children’s home or charity centre. A person who appreciates the joy of reading should share that with others.
13 November: Kindness Day
A little kindness goes a long way in making the world a brighter place.
Started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, this day encourages good deeds without any form of prejudice.
Make it a habit to spread some kindness, even on campus.
Leave some change in the vending machine for the next person. Help lecturers with their bags. Offer the security guards, janitorial and maintenance staff a drink or a snack. Leave classrooms clean and organised for the next class. There are just so much that you could actually do.
Most importantly, be kind even when it feels hardest to be, because that is when it matters most.
19 November: ‘Have a Bad Day’
No one likes having a bad day but they happen anyway. It can get a little annoying to be constantly told to have a nice day while in the middle of a bad one.
This day was started to encourage service staff to greet their customers with “have a bad day” rather than “have a nice day”, but it can also serve as a reminder to people that it is okay to have bad days.
Mark this day with a little forgiveness for yourself and others - it is alright to have bad days.
Appreciate the bad days for what they are worth; without them, how would we know that the good days were good?
21 November: World Hello Day
We are often told that the digital generation with our eyes glued to our smart devices has lost touch with talking to people in person. Time to practise, then!
World Hello Day began when two university students in 1973 decided that world conflicts were better handled if people could just communicate properly, so they encouraged making an effort to greet people daily.
Take this a step further and use this opportunity to reconnect with those you have had misunderstandings with, perhaps with a heartfelt letter.
We forget the power of a genuine smile and a warm greeting as a way to melt even the coldest of forgotten friendships. Use this day to make amends.
7 November: Book Lovers Day
If you needed an excuse to indulge in a good book, this is it.
Book Lovers Day falls on the first Saturday of November, so tell yourself that it is time you rewarded yourself with pages from your favourite tales.
From well-worn pages of an old favourite to the pristine, untouched ones of a newly anticipated book, there is enjoyment to be found in spending time with your imagination.
Or use this day to clean out your shelves and donate some books to the nearest orphanage, children’s home or charity centre. A person who appreciates the joy of reading should share that with others.
13 November: Kindness Day
A little kindness goes a long way in making the world a brighter place.
Started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, this day encourages good deeds without any form of prejudice.
Make it a habit to spread some kindness, even on campus.
Leave some change in the vending machine for the next person. Help lecturers with their bags. Offer the security guards, janitorial and maintenance staff a drink or a snack. Leave classrooms clean and organised for the next class. There are just so much that you could actually do.
Most importantly, be kind even when it feels hardest to be, because that is when it matters most.
19 November: ‘Have a Bad Day’
No one likes having a bad day but they happen anyway. It can get a little annoying to be constantly told to have a nice day while in the middle of a bad one.
This day was started to encourage service staff to greet their customers with “have a bad day” rather than “have a nice day”, but it can also serve as a reminder to people that it is okay to have bad days.
Mark this day with a little forgiveness for yourself and others - it is alright to have bad days.
Appreciate the bad days for what they are worth; without them, how would we know that the good days were good?
21 November: World Hello Day
We are often told that the digital generation with our eyes glued to our smart devices has lost touch with talking to people in person. Time to practise, then!
World Hello Day began when two university students in 1973 decided that world conflicts were better handled if people could just communicate properly, so they encouraged making an effort to greet people daily.
Take this a step further and use this opportunity to reconnect with those you have had misunderstandings with, perhaps with a heartfelt letter.
We forget the power of a genuine smile and a warm greeting as a way to melt even the coldest of forgotten friendships. Use this day to make amends.