Days to Celebrate (2026)
- 1st: All Saints' Day
- 1st: Daylight Saving Time Ends
- 3rd: Election Day
- 8th: National STEM Day
- 11th: Veterans Day
- 13th: World Kindness Day
- 15th: America Recycles Day
- 25th: Jukebox Day
- 26th: Thanksgiving Day
- 27th: Black Friday
- 27th: National Day of Listening
Suggested Questions:
Gratitude, Thankfulness, and Appreciation:
- What are you most thankful for in your life?
- Did your family celebrate Thanksgiving? What was it like?
- Who are you most grateful to?
- What small things make your life better?
- How did your family show appreciation for each other?
- Who took care of you when you needed help?
- What makes someone a good caregiver?
- What does gratitude mean to you?
- What advice would you give about appreciating life?
Service, Veterans, and Sacrifice:
- Did you or someone in your family serve in the military?
- What do you remember about wartime or military life?
- How did your community support service members?
- What does service to others mean to you?
- Who do you admire for their courage or dedication?
- Do you remember any big historical events connected to wars?
- How did those events affect everyday life?
- What should younger generations understand about sacrifice?
- What makes you proud of your country?
Memories, Stories, and Times Gone By:
- What kind of music did you enjoy when you were young?
- Did you go to dances or listen to the radio a lot?
- What songs bring back strong memories?
- Do you remember jukeboxes or record players?
- What is one story from your life you love to tell?
- Who was the best storyteller in your family?
- What moments from your life feel most important?
- What stories do you want people to remember about you?
- What advice or wisdom would you like to pass on?