Humbug Day ! ! ! 

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A Brief History:
Premise: Humbug Day acknowledges the Ebenezers, Scrooges, grinches, and curmudgeons who diminish the joy associated with the holiday season.

Bah, Humbug! courtesy of Openverse

Avoiding Ebenezer: At times, even the most cheerful individuals may find themselves affected by the humbug of the season. Nevertheless, it is crucial to keep in mind those who are most impacted by it. We should strive to share joy with them and infuse their lives with the holiday spirit. This day serves as an opportunity to voice our frustrations, allowing the Scrooge within us to emerge. Whether we express this through a few humbugs or by steering clear of crowded places, the day provides a respite from the frenetic pace that characterizes this time of year.

Stressful Times: This time of year can be particularly stressful for various reasons. Some individuals may experience feelings of loneliness, while others might feel overwhelmed by the pressure to accomplish more than is realistically feasible. Additionally, we often impose excessively high expectations upon ourselves. Consequently, the burdens associated with the holiday season accumulate, leading to a sense of discontent reminiscent of Scrooge.

The Aura: Humbug Day is a day that presents a remarkable opportunity to reflect on our tendencies towards frugality while also assessing our expectations. It may be beneficial to consider simplifying this holiday season and alleviating some of our burdens. In doing so, we may discover a path to rejuvenate our happiness and share it with others.

The Three Scrooges, Larry Walker, Curly Scott and Moe LaPage courtesy of Openverse

Celebrated: Humbug Day is observed on December 21^st every year.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Tips & Pointers: Here are some trivial elements of steering clear of Ebenezer:

• Thomas and Ruth Roy, the founders of Wellcat.com, established Humbug Day.
• What is the significance of Scrooge’s exclamation “Bah. Humbug!”?
• In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the character Ebenezer Scrooge frequently utters the phrase “Bah. Humbug!” or simply “Humbug!” to express his skepticism or to reject the reality before him. The term “humbug” appears seven times throughout the novella, while the full expression “Bah. Humbug!” is used only twice. Notably, after Scrooge’s encounter with Marley’s ghost, he never again employs the term “humbug.”
• Are there other literary works that incorporate the term “humbug”?
• The term “humbug” appears more prominently in Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz than in A Christmas Carol.

Ebenezer Scrooge’s gravestone, Shrewsbury courtesy of Openverse

The Present:
Humbug is a great part of getting ready for our holidays that are upcoming, holiday shopping. The works!!

The Future:
Humbug will always be a part of of the upcoming holidays! Let’s give and receive thanks with the holiday this great year and in the years to come. . .

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