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National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day is an annual observance celebrated on February 11 of every year. There are many situations in everyone’s life that cannot be undone. So, one must learn not to get stressed over such circumstances and get out of them. Have positive thoughts and be positive to face the new day in spirit. You are encouraged to look on the brighter side of your life to be happy and peaceful. Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk is an age-old proverb that packs merely all the things mentioned above. Life will be more joyful and enjoyable when one learns to celebrate every other situation in life, and National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day is created with the same intention.
“Don’t cry over spilled milk” – Benjamin Franklin
History of National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
It is quite uncertain when and who has come with the National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day. Though the history of this Day is unknown, the caption of the day has a long history. Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk has been in existence for several centuries earlier. ‘No weeping for shed milk’ is one of the oldest references by James Howell in the year 1659. The original phrase retains its primary meaning even after several years. Crying or weeping over spilled milk is an English idiom that means being sad over something that cannot be undone.
Just like the spilled milk, which cannot be taken back, one must not worry about the things that have happened in the past and regret it. Of course, all of us make regrettable decisions and take things lightly and get a lesson out of our mistakes. So learn to be positive from every other negative happening in your life. Studies have shown that regretting too long will hurt one’s mental and physical health. It even creates stress and kills decision-making skills.
Other Celebrations on February 11
February 11 is also celebrated as
- National Get Out Your Guitar Day
- National Make A Friend Day
- Satisfied Staying Single Day
- National Pro Sports Wives Day
- National Peppermint Patty Day
- White Shirt Day
- Promise Day
- World Marriage Day
How to Celebrate the Day
The ever best way to celebrate the National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day is to let go of your past as such. If you have made any mistake and regret it, then take this Day as the best chance to learn from your mistake. You must understand that everything happens for a reason, and so it is. You better relax and try moving out of the spilled milk situation slowly. So make yourself feel happy. Be positive and cover up yourself with positive thoughts. Stay as a pessimist by not regretting too much to avoid health problems. More than all, you must focus on the beautiful things that are about to come on your way. Share your views about this Day on social media using the hashtag #DontCryOverSpilledMilkDay.
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