November is Gift of Sight Month
Good vision is something that we all recognize the importance of. However, it is something that a lot of us take for granted. After all, you know what they say; you don’t realize what you have got until it is gone. For a lot of people, being blind is something that they have lived with their entire lives.
For others, it is something that has crept upon them at a later age. There are then those that have good vision, but they live in fear of this taken away from them. In fact, blindness ranks as one of the top fears for aging people around the world today.
History Of Gift of Sight Month
Versant Health established Gift Of Sight Month. This month is dedicated to helping people realize how important it is to have healthy eyes, and how amazing and lucky we are to have full vision. It has been set up so that people realize that seeing an eye doctor on a regular basis is important so that we can keep enjoying the ability to see the world around us. The month is all about action and education. Gift Of Sight month also advocates for low-cost eye exams in order to prevent issues.
How To Celebrate Gift of Sight Month
There are a number of different things that you can do in order to observe Gift Of Sight Month. However, there is no denying that the most important step is to book an eye exam. This is especially the case if you have not had a routine eye examination within the past year. Not only should you make sure you book an eye exam, but you should commit to doing this every year in order to protect your eye health.
Aside from this, another way that you can observe Gift Of Sight Month is by raising awareness. You’ve got a whole month, so you have plenty of time to put together blog posts and social media posts so that you can educate your friends, family, and followers on the importance of routine eye exams and maintaining their eye health. You can also post helpful tips on different things that people can do in order to keep their eyes healthy. Even if you reach one person, you could potentially save them from losing their vision in the future, so it really does make a difference.
Another way to observe Gift Of Sight Month is to do something for people in society who are already blind. There are lots of different charities out there that are doing work for those who are visually impaired. You may decide to volunteer or you could fundraise. There are lots of great ways to fundraise today, including fundraising events, such as fun runs and bake sales. If you are a crafty person, you may want to create items for Gift Of Sight Month, selling them and donating the proceeds to a charity of your choice.
Finally, a great way for you to observe Gift Of Sight Month is to get in touch with all of your friends and family and encourage them to book an eye exam. You could even offer to book the exam for them so that the only thing they have to do is show up. There are lots of companies that offer deals and discounts on eye exams during this month, so you should definitely keep an eye out for these.
December 12, 2020 is Gingerbread House Day
Whether you consider yourself an expert at building gingerbread houses or you are the type of person that starts eating your creation half-way through, you’re going to love Gingerbread House Day. After all, we can all agree that the best part of the process is eating the delicious gingerbread and decorations, no matter whether you managed to turn it into a work of art beforehand or not. Gingerbread House Day is a great way to bring the family together, have some fun, and most importantly, eat some tasty and festive gingerbread.
History of Gingerbread House Day
Food historians ratify that ginger has been seasoning foodstuffs and drinks since antiquity. It is believed gingerbread was first baked in Europe at the end of the 11th century when returning crusaders brought back the custom of spicy bread from the Middle East. Ginger was not only tasty; it had properties that helped preserve the bread.
According to a French legend, gingerbread was brought to Europe in 992 A.D. by the Armenian monk and later saint, Gregory of Nicopolis (Gregory Makar). Gingerbread figurines date back to the 15th century and baking human-shaped biscuits was practiced in the 16th century.
The gingerbread bakers were gathered into professional baker guilds. In many European countries, gingerbread bakers were a distinct component of the bakers’ guild. Gingerbread baking developed into an acknowledged profession. In the 17th century, only professional gingerbread bakers were permitted to bake gingerbread except at Christmas and Easter. In Europe, gingerbreads shaped like hearts, stars, soldiers, trumpets, swords, pistols and animals were sold in special shops and seasonal markets.
How to celebrate Gingerbread House Day
To celebrate Gingerbread House Day, take the family out for a shopping trip and pick up the supplies necessary to make a gingerbread house. Then let the younger members of the family pick out the decorations that they want to add to the gingerbread house. Finally, pick out the decorations that you want and add them to the house.
A lot of people have gingerbread house competitions on this date. If you can be sure that the competition won’t turn nasty, this is definitely a fun way to spend the occasion. You can have a station that is filled with gingerbread pieces and plenty of different decorations. Have fun creating your own gingerbread houses and then you can all secretly vote for your winner. You can then have a prize lined up for the person that comes in the first place. Some more gingerbread, perhaps?
The First Full Week of December is National Hand Washing Awareness Week
The first week of December is National Hand Washing Awareness Week… You know what that means?! It’s time to get hygienic, people! Making a habit of good hand hygiene is an easy, effective way to prevent infections and sicknesses. If you’re someone that chooses to skip the hand washing once in a while, read these mind blowing statistics and you might think again next time!
How to Observe National Hand Washing Awareness Week
Make it a point to wash your hands several times a day, and use #NationalHandWashingWeek to post on social media to spread the word (but not the germs)! This is a great one to post about on social media because the more your friends and family wash their hands, the safer from illnesses you’ll all be!
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