Jim Moreland, Humour, Holidays, and Herald of News
@holidayharbinger.bsky.social
An attempt at making people laugh and celebrate in these maddening times
Today, we celebrate another nation’s independence from Britain. Seems to be a pattern emerging.
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February 4: Independence Day in Sri Lanka
Or: How The European Powers Fought Over Kandy And Got Nothing Sweet
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February 4, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Today, we celebrate another nation’s independence from Britain. Seems to be a pattern emerging.
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I’m actually going through the exact same rough patch as the United Nations. And so are many of you, believe it or not.
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Cash(Doesn't)Flow
Or: What Do I, Personally, Have In Common With the UN?
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February 4, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I’m actually going through the exact same rough patch as the United Nations. And so are many of you, believe it or not.
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Today, we celebrate the Virgin Mary again for the second day in a row. That’s just being greedy, but Honduras takes it seriously.
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February 3: Our Lady of Suyapa in Honduras
Or: How A Cedarwood Statue Became A Military Commander
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February 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Today, we celebrate the Virgin Mary again for the second day in a row. That’s just being greedy, but Honduras takes it seriously.
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After hearing the news, I must quote The Red Green Show to voice my feelings:
It is February 2.
The Groundhog pops out of his hole and sees a shadow.
It’s the shadow of my right front tyre.
That means winter will last another six weeks, but not for him.
It is February 2.
The Groundhog pops out of his hole and sees a shadow.
It’s the shadow of my right front tyre.
That means winter will last another six weeks, but not for him.
February 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
After hearing the news, I must quote The Red Green Show to voice my feelings:
It is February 2.
The Groundhog pops out of his hole and sees a shadow.
It’s the shadow of my right front tyre.
That means winter will last another six weeks, but not for him.
It is February 2.
The Groundhog pops out of his hole and sees a shadow.
It’s the shadow of my right front tyre.
That means winter will last another six weeks, but not for him.
Today, we celebrate candles as symbolic of Jesus. We also celebrate groundhogs as symbolic of Jesus, too, for some reason.
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February 2: Candlemas/Groundhog Day
Or: The Day That Mary Met The Marmot
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February 2, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Today, we celebrate candles as symbolic of Jesus. We also celebrate groundhogs as symbolic of Jesus, too, for some reason.
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I’ve just spent two days doing my duty for the animal rescue I help out. It’s not an easy job, and it’s got an ugly side to it. Are you one of the few, the proud, the cat fosters?
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Got What It Takes?
Or: Are YOU The Right Stuff For Animal Rescue?
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February 2, 2026 at 3:36 AM
I’ve just spent two days doing my duty for the animal rescue I help out. It’s not an easy job, and it’s got an ugly side to it. Are you one of the few, the proud, the cat fosters?
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Welcome to my 50th post, and my first one for February! It’s about how good triumphs over evil by turning evil into a peacock and then making it good’s personal steed. Oh, and how we need to hold 20 pounds over our shoulders and a pot of milk on our heads.
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February 1: Thaipusam
Or: How A Good-Looking Good Conquered Evil By Turning It Into A Peacock
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February 1, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Welcome to my 50th post, and my first one for February! It’s about how good triumphs over evil by turning evil into a peacock and then making it good’s personal steed. Oh, and how we need to hold 20 pounds over our shoulders and a pot of milk on our heads.
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To start, I’d like to apologise to everyone for putting up a holiday post yesterday. I wasn’t fully aware of the actions being taken today until about 4 AM local time yesterday morning. But, now that that day is over, here’s today’s holiday.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:30 AM
To start, I’d like to apologise to everyone for putting up a holiday post yesterday. I wasn’t fully aware of the actions being taken today until about 4 AM local time yesterday morning. But, now that that day is over, here’s today’s holiday.
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Today, we celebrate the wig! The one that goes on your head, anyway.
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January 30: National Big Wig Day
Or: Wearing Fake Hair For A Genuine Cause
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January 30, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Today, we celebrate the wig! The one that goes on your head, anyway.
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Today, we celebrate Ukraine’s first victory over Russia in 1918…well, technically it was a defeat, but it was a major event that ultimately became Ukraine’s first assertion of itself as a nation in centuries.
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January 29: Anniversary of the Battle of Kruty
Or: Russia V. Ukraine. Some Things Never Change.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Today, we celebrate Ukraine’s first victory over Russia in 1918…well, technically it was a defeat, but it was a major event that ultimately became Ukraine’s first assertion of itself as a nation in centuries.
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Today we celebrate Legos, which reminds me that I had that single square brick somewhere….
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January 28: International Lego Day
Or, These Tiny Things Can Hold 950 Pounds Of Pressure? No Wonder They Hurt!
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January 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Today we celebrate Legos, which reminds me that I had that single square brick somewhere….
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The latest about ICE in Minnesota, ICE in Italy, and how we can repurpose IT workers at TikTok now that they’ve got nothing to do.
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The Glacial Retreat
Or: How ICE/CBP Now Seems To Be Pulling Out Of Minnesota
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January 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The latest about ICE in Minnesota, ICE in Italy, and how we can repurpose IT workers at TikTok now that they’ve got nothing to do.
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Another serious and timely post for today. January seems to have a lot of them.
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January 27: Holocaust Memorial Day
A Day To Remember Where Hatred, Ignorance, And Extremism Lead
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January 27, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Another serious and timely post for today. January seems to have a lot of them.
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Today is…almost over in its country, but the time difference, you know. Anyway, today is a holiday that really shouldn’t exist, but since it does and one of my subscribers is Australian, I have to include it.
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January 26: Australia Day
Or: Why The Hell Is This A Holiday Again?
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January 26, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Today is…almost over in its country, but the time difference, you know. Anyway, today is a holiday that really shouldn’t exist, but since it does and one of my subscribers is Australian, I have to include it.
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Another ICE death, and why we cannot let it cow us into compliance.
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"Are You Okay?"
Alex Pretti's Last Full Measure Of Devotion
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January 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Another ICE death, and why we cannot let it cow us into compliance.
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Usually, when I use the RNG, it’s because nothing stands out to me with my pitiful knowledge. For January 25, too many holidays, such as St. Paul’s Conversion, Burns Night, Ratha Saptami, all stood out, so I used the RNG…and this came up. Ah, well, I made it work.
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January 25: National Nutrition Day in Indonesia
Or: Yeah, I Know. I'll Give You A Better One Next Year, But This One's Still Okay.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Usually, when I use the RNG, it’s because nothing stands out to me with my pitiful knowledge. For January 25, too many holidays, such as St. Paul’s Conversion, Burns Night, Ratha Saptami, all stood out, so I used the RNG…and this came up. Ah, well, I made it work.
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Yeow! My biscuits are burnin! Seriously, my Jiffy biscuits are black on top, probably something wrong with the oven. Anyway, here’s today’s holiday!
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January 24: Talk Like A Grizzled Prospector Day
Or: That's The Last Time I Bring Someone Through A Time Machine
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January 24, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Yeow! My biscuits are burnin! Seriously, my Jiffy biscuits are black on top, probably something wrong with the oven. Anyway, here’s today’s holiday!
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Welcome to the strange world of Soviet Occupational Holidays, a legacy that many of its former countries, including Belarus, carry on to this day.
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January 22: Diplomatic Workers Day in Belarus
Or: A Propaganda Celebration For A Stillborn Government Office
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January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Welcome to the strange world of Soviet Occupational Holidays, a legacy that many of its former countries, including Belarus, carry on to this day.
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Today, we celebrate one of Mexico’s great early figures, and we learn that some duos aren’t meant to be together.
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January 21: Ignacio Allende Day in Mexico
Or: Never Send a Priest To Do A Soldier's Job
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January 21, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Today, we celebrate one of Mexico’s great early figures, and we learn that some duos aren’t meant to be together.
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The clarion call has been sounded. A General Strike is imminent! Take your positions and do your part!
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Minnesota, Hail To Thee!
Or: Stand In Solidarity On Friday(If You Can!)
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January 21, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The clarion call has been sounded. A General Strike is imminent! Take your positions and do your part!
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Today, we celebrate the armed forces of a nation who know their place. And that place is right in the government where the civilian plebs can’t get to it!
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January 20: Armed Forces Day in Mali
Or: Four Coups Isn't Enough, They Deserve a Holiday, Too!
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January 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Today, we celebrate the armed forces of a nation who know their place. And that place is right in the government where the civilian plebs can’t get to it!
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Another hero’s day today, and one whose struggle is far from over, not just for civil rights, but for human rights as well.
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January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Or: The Guy Who All The Streets Are Named After
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January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Another hero’s day today, and one whose struggle is far from over, not just for civil rights, but for human rights as well.
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As We face bitter cold this week, I’m going to use Daniela Young’s signs of being in a cult to explain how the Midwestern Winter fits that description perfectly.
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Welcome to the Midwest
Or: Why Midwestern Life is a Cult, and Why We Love It Anyway
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January 19, 2026 at 5:03 AM
As We face bitter cold this week, I’m going to use Daniela Young’s signs of being in a cult to explain how the Midwestern Winter fits that description perfectly.
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Today’s holiday means nothing to me because we have no snow, just sheer cold. If you have snow, by all means go out and enjoy it!
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January 18: World Snow Day
Or: Mother Nature Seriously Needs Some Selsun Blue
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January 18, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Today’s holiday means nothing to me because we have no snow, just sheer cold. If you have snow, by all means go out and enjoy it!
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