Measure Your Feet Day
When is Measure Your Feet Day? This holiday is always observed on January 23
Measure Your Feet Day, a January 23 holiday is a day to, well it’s a day to measure your feet. At this point, we stop and ask ourselves…why? We pondered this question for a while. Then, we decided it was best not to even speculate.
Celebrate today by determining the size of your feet. Both of them. Measure the length. Then, measure the width. For a little fun, see if you can measure someone else’s feet.
During our initial research in the early 2000s, everyone referred to this day as Measure Your Feet Day. We were happy to determine that congress did not spend the time to declare this a “National” day. Then, we researched this day again in the early 2020s. We did not find any additional information. However, for some unknown reason, we discovered some internet websites were referring to it as National Measure our Feet Day.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is important to distinguish true National days.
Ways to Participate in Measure Your Feet Day
Here are some ways for you to participate in and enjoy Measure Your Feet Day:
- Measure your feet. Measure each toe, too.
- Measure the feet of everyone in the family.
- Play a guessing game. Someone in the group measures their feet. Then, everyone guesses how big someone’s feet are. Give out socks as prizes.
- Then, after all the measurements are taken, go and get a foot massage.
- Now that you know the size of your feet, go out and buy a new pair of shoes or boots.
Today's Quotes
” If the shoe fits, wear it.” – – Author unknown. This quote originated in the United Kingdom in the 17th century.
“Never lose an opportunity for seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is in God’s handwriting.” – – Ralph Waldo Emerson
History and Origin of Measure Your Feet Day
Sorry, but despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet discovered who created this day, when it was created, or why in the world it was created. We sure would like to meet them and see his or her feet. We firmly believe it was someone with a good sense of humor who just wanted to have little fun.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- The deadliest earthquake in history strikes Shansi, China, killing 830,000 people. (1556)
- John Hancock, a politician, first to sign the Declaration of Independence was born on this day in 1737.
More January 23 Holidays
In addition to Measure Your Feet Day, here are more January 23 holidays and events we are sure you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous January Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Measure Your Feet Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Bellflower
Recipe of the Day: Homemade Salsa
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Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to Measure Your Feet 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. January 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.
