Spouse's Day
About Spouse's Day
When is Spouse's Day? This holiday is always observed on January 26
Spouse’s Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. On this January 26 holiday, show your spouse the love! You can use this day as a prelude or warm-up to Valentine’s Day if you’d like. But, note it is not really a gift-giving event. Rather, use it as a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he/she does for you and the household. In other words, take a minute to be thankful for what you’ve got.
You’re in it for life. Over the long years of a relationship, it’s easy to take for granted the many things your spouse does. He/she is always there. They do so many big and little things as routine activities and events. Take today to notice those things, and to say thanks. As for the “enjoyment” part of the day…we will leave that up to you to enjoy your spouse however the two of you desire.
If you are raising children, it’s hard to find time for each other. However, try to save just a little time and energy for your partner. After the kids go to bed, at least spend some time cuddling with your cutie
Ways to Participate in Spouse's Day
Any time spent with your spouse is a special one. So, this holiday is destined to be enjoyable, too. Here are some ways to celebrate your spouse:
- Tell your spouse what he or she means to you.
- Grab some candles and a bottle of champagne and jump into the hot tub.
- Take each other out to dinner.
- Treat your spouse to a spa day.
- Still raising the kids? Get a babysitter and go out to dinner.
- Not married!? That’s okay. Then, do things with your significant other.
Today's Quote
“The best way to cheer yourself, is to try to cheer someone else up.” – – Mark Twain
History and Origin of Spouse's Day
We have yet to discover who created Spouse’s Day. This holiday originated around 2010 – 2015.
There are some recent references to this as a “National” day. None of the oldest records had the word “national” in the title. We suspect someone arbitrarily added the word “National” around 2107 – 2018. We also did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.
Definition of “National” Days – Discover why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to Spouse’s Day, here are some other important things that happened on this day:
- Britain establishes a penal colony in Sydney, Australia when 11 ships with 778 convicts arrive. (1788)
- The Dental Drill is patented. Now open your mouth and say “Ahhh”. (1875)
- Actress and talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres was born on this day in 1958.
Related Holidays
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More January 26 Holidays
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More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Spouse’s 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: Freesia
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Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to Spouse’s 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.
