For those who think all the cool holidays happen from October to December, here are some under-the-radar days we can totally spice up.
January 3: J.R.R. Tolkien Day
You don't have a ton of time to prepare, but I'll trust you already have your Gandalf costume ready. Celebrate Tolkien's birthday with a viewing of The Hobbit, then return home for a traditional hobbit feast: rabbit stew and taters are perfect for the cold weather. Let your most irritating friends sing all the Tom Bombadil songs.
January 7: National Tempura Day
Like you need an excuse to eat tempura. But if one of your New Year's resolutions was to avoid fried food, now's your chance to gorge yourself on battered vegetables and shrimp. You don't have a choice — you're just observing a holiday! And while you're out, go ahead and enjoy several sake bombs. Celebrate culture, y'all.
January 8: Bubble Bath Day
It's January 8. You just celebrated National Tempura Day and oil is literally oozing from your pores. It's gross. So slide into your bath tub with as many bubbles as possible: hell, throw in some rose petals and make it romantic. Bonus if you have someone to share your bath with, but you can always be your own significant other.
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January 9: Balloon Ascension Day
Oz the Great and Powerful is out in March, and you know what that means — this is the year hot air balloons become sexy again. Or at least sort of hip? Regardless, if you've never ascended in a balloon, what better time than Balloon Ascension, which is an actual thing dating back to 1793. Those who are less adventurous could just release a whole bunch of small balloons into the air. That's always pretty.
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