Not So Usual Celebration

August 13^th is Blame Someone Else Day.  This is one of those days that ought to have plenty of traction.  Actually, if we could limit this activity to August 13^th that would be totally awesome!  Too often we “blame someone else” when there is really no one to blame at all.  Things happen.  Actually, this is a rotating “not so usual celebration”.  The technical designation is the first Friday the 13^th of the year.  On this day, blaming someone or something else for your performance is acceptable.  The down side of this day, of course is while you are busy blaming someone else, they can be returning the favor and blaming you.  Also, if you blame someone on this day, it may come back to you tomorrow as the “blamee” pushes the responsibility right back at you. 

Activities for kids…

Have students work in groups research symbols that indicate “good luck” and symbols that indicate “bad luck”.  For example, Friday the 13^th is considered an omen for “bad luck” while March 17^th is a day to access the “luck of the Irish”.  After students have developed a list for both, have the groups share with the class.  Have students pick the symbol of “good luck” that resonates with them and then develop a story around the “luck” that this symbol brings to the main character.  Have students share the stories with each other.

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