On this most wonderful day—National Relaxation Day—we journey to a rocky, kelp-covered shore in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where a snoozing Eurasian otter gives an inspiring demonstration of how to properly observe this holiday. Relaxation Day seems to have originated from National Slacker Day, which Britons are celebrating today. There, celebrants are encouraged to ignore the phone and other devices, and simply take it easy. The idea caught on here in the US and, really, who are we to say ‘no’ to a chance to kick back, maybe catch a nap, and just take it easy for one day. Join us, won’t you?
Best. Holiday. Ever.
Today in History
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White dunes, blue lagoons
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National Take a Hike Day
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How green is my valley
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Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
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Kelp buddies
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Victory Day in Valletta
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Keep shining
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A star blows a bubble
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A dreamy start to the Year of the Pig
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Construction workers resting above Manhattan
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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Colle Santa Lucia, Dolomites, Italy
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Poinsettia Day
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Let s ride! It s Roller Coaster Day
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An old celebration for a new season
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Art abounds at the Palais Garnier
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Wildlife crossing, Wierden, Netherlands
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Celebrating the UN’s International Day of Families
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Glendurgan Garden hedge maze is 186 years old
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Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany
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A bite of ancient history
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Hues of Hokkaido
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Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland
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Big-wave hunters watch Nazaré
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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting
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A whale of a picture
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Tolkien Reading Day
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A special day for a special cat
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Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
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Cape Town at dusk