Monkey Day - December 14th, 2024
Monkey Day: The Wildest Holiday You Never Knew Existed! December 14th, 2024, mark your calendars because it's time to go bananas – literally! Monkey Day is just around the corner, and we can't wait to dive into the fascinating history, quirky traditions, and outrageous celebrations surrounding this unconventional holiday. A Brief History of Monkey Business Believe it or not, Monkey Day was created by artist Casey Sorrow in 2000 as a joke. Yes, you read that right – a joke that caught on like wildfire! Sorrow designed a fictional holiday to be celebrated on December 14th, with the intention of poking fun at the commercialization of holidays. However, as the internet got wind of it, Monkey Day started gaining traction, and before long, it became a real, albeit unofficial, holiday. Today, Monkey Day is observed by people from all walks of life, from animal lovers to pranksters and advocates for scientific literacy. It's a day to embrace our inner monkey, let loose, ...