National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day is an American holiday that can be enjoyed every year on January 11. The holiday is suitable for children and adults who want to relax, cheer up, and take a break from the daily routine.

History

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day is perfect for the rainy season. There is no reliable data on where exactly this holiday began, but given the date of the event, it likely started in a southern country. In America, most puddles freeze over in January.

The first information about this day dates back to 1998 and was posted on the Usenet forum. Then it gained popularity among mothers and their children. In 2014, it was widely disseminated on internet resources.

Don’t forget to put on your rubber boots and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and go jumping in the puddles! This childlike activity is very relaxing, helps distract from problems, and brings back childhood memories. It’s a great way to spend time with kids.

Interesting facts

• In Portugal, rain is a good excuse for skipping a day’s work.
• Kids are crazy about puddle jumping. The activity is something new for them, and splashes flying in all directions are sure to amuse.
• The largest number of puddles is in the Indian city of Cherrapunji, which receives about 26,000 millimeters of precipitation annually.

How to celebrate

If there are puddles in January, be sure to jump in them. Discover the child in you!

When it is a cold winter outside, you can go to the pool or water park. You can also call all your friends or have a family gathering. Have fun and relax 100%. Water games allow children to develop fine motor skills, and swimming skills can be useful in life!

When is National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day in 2025?

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day is observed on January 11 each year.

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