National Ding-a-Ling Day
About National Ding-a-Ling Day
When is National Ding-a-Ling Day? This holiday is always observed on December 12
Today is National Ding-a-Ling Day, a very special day to “Ring your Bell”. Nope, we’re not talking about the Salvation Army Bell Ringers, standing with their bells and kettles, outside of every store in the country. On this December 12 holiday, you should brace yourself for bizarre and crazy behavior, from all of the people you encounter today. Even normally conservative people have been known to go a little crazy on this day.
Some people say this is a day for wackos, lunatics, and others who are off their rockers. We say it is simply a day to cut loose and act a little weird.
For the record: Ding-a-Lings and Ding Bats are not quite the same things. Ding-a-lings are just weird. They are funny and fun to be with and watch. Dingbats are bat crazy and not a lot of fun.
Song of the Day: My Ding A Ling (1972) by Chuck Berry. Caution: This is a catchy tune. Once you get it in your head, it is hard to get it out.
How to Celebrate National Ding-a-Ling Day
What do you do to celebrate this day? Be ever vigilant to the ding-a-lings that will come out of the woodwork. Ding-a-Lings will be everywhere: on the road, on the street, in stores, and even in your house. And there’s no shortage of ding-a-lings where you work. We suggest you get into the holiday spirit and become a ding-a-ling yourself……But, please do so for just one day.
If you prefer to do something good and worthwhile, we suggest you be the ding-a-ling that rings the bell for the Salvation Army. Your efforts will raise money to help people in need in your community.
Ring someone’s bell… if you know what I mean.
Of course, you can bang a gong if you can find one.
Thought for Today
You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
History and Origin of National Ding-a-Ling Day
Despite our diligent efforts, we have yet to find the Ding-a-Ling who created this neat day. Nor, did we find factual information about this day.
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation required to create a true “National” day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true national days.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- Ludwig von Beethoven receives his first lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Hadyn. (1792)
- The movie Saturday Night Fever, starring John Travolta, premieres. (1977)
- Singer and actor Frank Sinatra was born on this day in 1915.
More December 12 Holidays
In addition to National Ding-a-Ling Day, here are more December 12 holidays we’re sure you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date.
Famous Birthdays – Find out who shares your birth date.
Recipe of the Day: May we suggest: Old Fashioned Cut Out Cookies
Also See: Holiday Recipes and Pumpkin Recipes Galore
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for National Ding-a-Ling Day or just about any December calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Without a doubt, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Holiday Insights, where every day in December is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to National Ding-a-Ling Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. December holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
