What is Mwunterday? Mwunterday is the 5 day period in between Christmas Day and New Years Eve (December 26-30). It is a magical time of doing what you want. It can be broken into 5 segments outlined below, but if you don't want to, don't worry about it. Mwunterday is free of worry!
December 26 - Oonter (Mwunter-Oonter)
December 27 - Dooter (Mwunter-Dooter)
December 28 - Tooter (Mwunter-Tooter)
December 29 - Fahrter (Mwunter-Fahrter)
December 30 - Fin (Mwunter-Fin, or Mwunterfinter)
Any additional days past January 1 of the following year when vacation extends before having to go back to work are referred to as "Mwunter+".
Those who celebrate Mwunterday are often referred to as "Mwunsters".
Suggested activities (If you don't like them, do something else you like):
- Watching tv (football?)
- Sleeping in
- Going out to eat
- Getting takeout
- Walk your dog
- Debate whether to take down the Christmas decorations
-MOST IMPORTANT! Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!
Suggested food and drink: whatever you are in the mood for. Another option of Mwunterday cuisine is referred to as "Mwunterday Surprise". To make, first place any food you like (typically turkey dinner leftovers) in a large tupperware container. Shake vigorously to mix, and serve at any temperature!
Now that we have spoken about nonsense, here is why this campaign exists. The period between Christmas Day and New Years Eve is often such a wasted period of time in many ways; a blur of five days where you never really know what time it is, or what you are going to do. We call it Mwunterday. We sometimes use this period to recharge, if we are lucky enough to be able to take time off, which obviously many people are not able to do. Let's also use these few days to give back, after we have consumed so much (in so many different ways!). What we are aiming to do is to make this additional few days focused on giving to those who need our help. Despite any differences we may have, we can all agree that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a wonderful cause, and they can always use more help! Consider purchasing some of our ridiculous, nonsensical shirts, as all proceeds go directly to St. Jude. You don't even need to change out of your sweatpants or get off the couch to make a difference!
