It's officially 2024 and I could not be more excited to begin this new year with Macaroni KID New Iberia!
We have a list of 9 events and holidays happening this month that will hopefully allow our families to ease into the new year. Our hope is that they will give your family a reason to come together to celebrate or simply have fun, as well as allowing the opportunity to come together with the community.
Some holidays may inspire you while some you may have never heard of. We publish a list of holidays and events each month to also give room fpr thoughtful family discussions and ways for your family to learn more about other cultures and celebrations you may not be familiar with.
Here are the 9 holidays and events that we're excited about this January:
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New Year's Day
January 1
Can you believe we are officially in 2024? Most look forward to the new year as a chance to make changes or do things they have been putting off. Many like to create a Vision Board to give the new year a spark of inspiration.
Have you made any New Year's Resolutions or are you struggling with what you can do to bring some new energy to your 2024? Be sure to read our article 5 Things You Should Know Before Making New Year's Resolutions.
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King's Day
January 6
If you are a New Iberia native, you know all about this holiday! However, King's Day or Twelveth Night as some locals may call it is the official start of the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana.
The holiday is also celebrated as well in other countries in Europe marking the day the Three Wise Men visited the newborn baby Jesus to pay him homage with gifts. For locals, we may celebrate by making our Christmas tree a Mardi Gras tree, doing parade planning for the upcoming season, and of course with plenty of king cakes!
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14
You can make this a fun day for your kids and your fur babies! We have two fur babies and my kids love to dress them up. This would be a good day to find the perfect Mardi Gras costume for your fur babies as well!
Also, if you are a dog lover IPAC is always looking for volunteers to support the animals at the shelter. You can contact IPAC to volunteer for everything from dog walking to bottle feeding puppies.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 15
Celebrate the life of the great leader of the Civil Rights movement by doing something to effect positive change in your community today. MLK Day of Service is a great way to get out and give back in the community. Be sure to check our event calendar for local MLK celebrations happening this January.
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National Popcorn Day
January 19
We're popping with excitement for Popcorn Day! Our favorite snack for movie night is a good mix of Sour Patch Kids and some popcorn. Check out this list of some other yummy popcorn seasonings and mix-ins! You can also do some popcorn crafting too!
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National Hugging Day
January 21
Every one can always use a good hug! Hug your kids every chance you can get.. or if you have teens like me, I should say every chance they let us right? Don't ever take a hug from your loved ones for granted!
Kevin Zaborney invented this holiday in 1986 to encourage family and friends to hug more often. There are many actual health benefits to hugging, including that it releases oxytocin, a hormone associated with feelings of happiness.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27
On this annual day of commemoration, the United Nations urges all to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum offers excellent resources on learning more.
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National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 28
Blueberry pancakes are my absolute favorite way to eat pancakes! And since this days falls on a Sunday, why not make plans for a blueberry pancake extravaganza with the family this weekend! Need some recipe inspiration? Try these short sheet pancakes recipe for your Sunday morning meal.
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National Puzzle Day
January 29
Gather the family up and get busy with a puzzle on National Puzzle Day. Doing puzzles together makes for great family time! You can always find deals on puzzles at local dollar stores, garage sales, or even our local libraries. Invite the neighbors and make it a competition to see who can complete their puzzle the fastest!
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and resources that local families can use!
Did you know that you can submit your local free or low cost event for review directly on our events calendar?
If your business or organization would like to be featured as part of a national day or monthly holiday to advertise your event, products, or services, let us know! Also, if you have celebrations in your family for the upcoming months that you would like to see featured, please email your suggestions to us at mackidnewiberia@macaronikid.com.
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