If there was ever a month to celebrate, January 2021 is it! A brand new year with brand new opportunities, goals, and dreams. And we are ready to celebrate with 10 fun holidays this month. Print out your calendar and place it wherever you'll see it as a reminder to celebrate both the serious and the silly this month.
Monthly Observances:
- Hot Tea Month
Make Your Own Glittery Tumbler - National Braille Literacy Month
Berks County Public Libraries Launch Supportive Learning Collection - National Soup Month
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Fun January Holidays and Ways to Celebrate Them:
- January 1: New Year's Day
Hoppin' John Recipe
New Years Traditions from Around the World - January 4: National Spaghetti Day
Create your own spaghetti buffet for dinner. It's a fun (and easy!) dinner idea. Make 2-3 different types of pasta (though traditional spaghetti is a must for this day!) and maybe even include some zucchini noodles. Then offer various sauces and toppings like marinara and alfredo sauce, cherry tomatoes, roasted broccoli, caramelized onions, shredded rotisserie chicken, meatballs, and mushrooms. Everyone can create their dinner the way they want to. - January 6: Bean Day
Mexican Bean Bracelet Craft - January 12: Hot Tea Day
Calvaresi Coffee, Tea & Etc. offers a large selection of gourmet coffee, teas, and miscellaneous items. They also make gift baskets for all occasions (please call at least 24 hours in advance). They are located in the Fairgrounds Square Farmers Market and are open: Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am-4pm. So while they may not be open ON Hot Tea Day, you can plan to visit this month to find the perfect tea for yourself or maybe even for a friend! - January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Get to Know Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A National Day of Service - January 19: National Popcorn Day
Popcorn Treats Your Family will Love
Snowman Popcorn Cups for Movie Night - January 20: National Cheese Lover's Day
Valley Milkhouse in Oley has an online cheese shop where you can place an order for home delivery.
8 Types of Cheeses & How to Best Eat Them
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese - January 23: National Handwriting Day
Kid-Friendly Tips for Writing Thank You Notes - January 25: Bubblewrap Appreciation Day
How to Make Bubble Wrap Art - January 29: National Puzzle Day
Sadly Educational & Fun, located in Reading, is going to be closing, but before that happens their merchandise, including puzzles, is on sale!
Easy Puzzle Piece Frames
