It's National Whiners Day. Actually, the day was set aside for the opposite purpose, to encourage people to be grateful for what they have, according to the Christian Broadcasting Network, which explained the following:While you're being grateful, send a thank-you note to folks who gave you gifts this year. It's also Thank-You Note Day.
"In 1986 Rev. Kevin Zaborney designated December 26 as National Whiner's Day. Zaborney founded the holiday in hopes of encouraging people to be thankful for what they have rather than unhappy about what they don't have. Suggestions for celebrating National Whiner's Day include visiting a mall or store to watch people whine as they return or exchange unwanted gifts, inviting friends over for a 'Whine and Geeze' party, and holding a whining contest with family and friends."
According to Oprah's website, "Experts say not to underestimate the power of a thank you. ... People really appreciate getting mail that's not a bill, for one thing, and just taking that extra bit of time to write a thank you note really means everything."If you have children, there's no better time than now to get them into the habit of writing thank you notes to send out for the gifts they received for the holidays. It's a great way for them to express their thankfulness in a gracious manner.
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