Here at Weird Wanderings, offbeat holidays are the most sacred of occasions. In fact, this little blogger was even born on a weird holiday (one that just happens to be two days away and involve a certain varmint-loving town in Pennsylvania). But to get you through until that prognosticating woodchuck makes his annual cameo on February 2nd, let’s take a moment to celebrate an altogether different fete: National Backward Day!
Although the origins of this holiday are uncertain, it holds plenty of celebratory possibilities, all of which are weird, wonderful, and hopelessly silly. Per the suggestions of Holiday Insights, you might walk backwards. Or read backwards. Or wear your clothes backwards (if you try this one, please post a picture and comment below with the link; I would love to see what people come up with!)
But no holiday would be complete without the kids. While this year’s occasion falls on a Saturday, teachers have shared a few fun projects they’ve done with their students including writing backwards or having students draw with their non-dominant (and thus backward) hand. Simple ideas, but ones that are sure to inspire a few laughs.
Or perhaps you’re in the mood for some backward culinary fun instead. Keeping with the reverse theme, the recipe of the day is Pineapple Upside Down Cake, so break out the baking pans if you want to cook up something delicious this National Backward Day.
But “backward” means different things to different people. If you want to really think outside of the box, then take a page from my husband. Earlier today as I was drafting this post, he suddenly became contrary about everything I asked him. I stared at him, one eyebrow raised, until he declared, “It is National Backwards Day, you know.” Well played, sir. Well played.
Additionally, January 31st is also Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. May we suggest a backward art project? That way, you celebrate two offbeat holidays in one cool craft.
Happy haunting, and happy National Backward Day!