February 20^th - National Hoodie-Hoo Day

Introduction

National Hoodie-Hoo Day is a special day created by a company called Wellcat.com to help people get rid of the blues of winter in the northern hemisphere. The tradition involves going outside at noon on February 20^th and waving your hands above your head while yelling “Hoodie-Hoo!”

All grades - Language, The Arts, Drama

Ask your students:

• What is your favourite season and why?
• Why do you think that some people get tired of winter about this time of year? Discuss.

Explain Hoodie-Hoo Day and invite your students to participate in one of the following fun activities:

• Try out the traditional noon ritual and take digital photos or videos to share.
• Using the theme of saying goodbye to winter, write a class poem, ode or Haiku (depending on grade level) and share.
• Have a contest to create a class cheer to say goodbye to winter. 

References:

http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/hoo.htm

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