February: the Month of the Wacky
February is the shortest month of the year. You'd think that not much happens in February. Did you know that February is:
- American Heart Month
- Black History Month
- Canned Food Month
- Great American Pie Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Children’s Dental Health Month
- National Grapefruit Month
And for the February special days:
- National Freedom Day
- Ground Hog Day
- The Day the Music Died
- Thank a Mailman Day
- National Weatherman's Day
- Lame Duck Day
- Send a Card to a Friend Day
- Boy Scout Day
- Toothache Day
- Umbrella Day
- Make a Friend Day
- Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
- Get a Different Name Day
- Valentine's Day
- Singles Awareness Day
- Do a Grouch a Favor Day
- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- National Battery Day
- National Chocolate Mint Day
- Love Your Pet Day
- Card Reading Day
- President's Day
- George Washington's Birthday
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- National Tortilla Chip Day
- Pistol Patent Day
- Carnival Day
- Polar Bear Day
- National Tooth Fairy Day
But wait that's every day of the month! Yep, that's right. Every day can be used for promotion. Just make sure that you mention it.
- 25% off for … special day.
- 33% off for … special month.
- Canvas gallery wrap for … special day.
- …
These are not only February's specials
- Every month of the year is a special month.
- Every day of the month is a special day.
And if some of your clients are superstitious, 2011 is the year of 11-Nov-2011 or 11-11-11. Do I see a special for November 2011. In Canada and most Europe, the 11-Nov-2011 is a statutory holiday: Remembrance Day or Veterans Day.