September 9 – When Pigs Fly Day

When Pigs Fly Day is Today!

HOW TO CELEBRATE WHEN PIGS FLY DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Make a list of things you want that seem impossible.  Then dream the impossible dream!
•  Make a bucket list.
•  Celebrate with some pig gifts.
•  Listen to “Dream the Impossible Dream” by Josh Groban.
•  Order some When Pigs Fly cookies.
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The saying “when pigs fly” is often used to describe something that will never happen. After all, pigs can’t fly, right? The phrase is thought to have originated in the 17th century, although there are no definitive records of its first use. It’s possible that the saying was originally used to describe something that was impossible or highly unlikely to ever occur.

Over time, it became a more general way of expressing doubt or disbelief. In some cases, it can also be used sarcastically to describe something that has actually happened, even though it seemed improbable at the time. So, the next time someone tells you that something will happen “when pigs fly,” you can be sure that it’s not likely to happen anytime soon.

WHEN PIGS FLY DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SAYING, “WHEN PIGS FLY” DAY

But where did this saying come from? There are a few theories. One possibility is that it’s derived from an ancient Norse fable in which a thirsty crow tries to get water from a pitcher by dropping stones into it, eventually raising the water level high enough to drink. The moral of the story is that even the impossible can be achieved with enough effort. Another theory is that the saying comes from 17th century English sermons, which used animal tales to teach moral lessons. One popular sermon involved a man who was so skeptical that he promised to believe in God “when pigs fly.”

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE WHEN FIGS FLY DAY

1. Piggy Bank Decorating: Decorate piggy banks with paints, stickers, and glitter.
2. Paper Plane Contest: Compete to see whose paper plane can fly the farthest.
3. Flying Kite Adventure: Spend the day flying kites in a nearby park or open field.
4. DIY Paper Wings: Make paper wings and have a flying race.
5. Balloon Rocket Launch: Create balloon rockets and launch them into the sky.
6. Paper Airplane Design: Have a competition to design the most creative paper airplanes.
7. Pig-Themed Arts and Crafts: Create pig-themed arts and crafts using paper, paint, and other materials.
8. Baking Pig-Shaped Cookies: Bake and decorate cookies shaped like pigs.
9. Piggyback Ride Relay: Organize a piggyback ride relay race with friends or family.
10. Storytime with Flying Pigs: Read books or tell stories featuring flying pigs.
11. Piggy Pinata: Make a pig-shaped pinata and fill it with candies for a fun game.
12. Piggy Puppet Show: Create pig puppets and put on a puppet show.
13. Flying Disc Golf: Play a game of frisbee golf at a local course.
14. Flying Pig Paper Plate Craft: Make flying pig crafts using paper plates, paint, and construction paper.
15. Flying Piggy Parade: Organize a parade featuring participants dressed as flying pigs.
16. Piggy Dance Party: Have a dance party with pig-themed music and costumes.
17. Piggy Origami: Learn to make origami pigs and create a paper piggy farm.
18. Piggyback Ride Photo Contest: Take photos of piggyback rides in unique locations and vote for the best one.
19. Piggy Pillow Making: Sew pig-shaped pillows and decorate them with fabric markers.
20. Piggy Popsicle Stick Crafts: Make piggy crafts using popsicle sticks and paint.
21. Flying Pig Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt with flying pig-themed clues and prizes.
22. Piggy Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course and navigate it while holding a piggy bank.
23. Flying Pig Balloon Animals: Learn to make balloon animals and create flying pig designs.
24. Piggy Bank Smashing: Fill piggy banks with coins and have a smashing party to retrieve the savings.
25. Piggy Paper Plate Flying Disk: Decorate paper plates and use them as flying disks in a game.
26.  Flying Pig Bean Bag Toss: Set up a bean bag toss game with flying pig targets.
27. Piggy Back Race: Race while giving piggyback rides to a partner.
28. Flying Pig Balloon Dart: Throw darts at balloons decorated with flying pig images.
29. Piggy Bowling: Use toy pigs as bowling pins and roll a ball to knock them down.
30. Flying Pig Ring Toss: Toss rings onto flying pig figurines to score points.
31. Piggy Parachute Drop: Drop toy pigs from a height and see whose pig stays airborne the longest.
32. Piggy Bank Smash: Blindfolded participants smash piggy banks with a stick to release hidden treats.
33. Flying Pig Paper Plane Contest: Fold paper planes and see whose can fly the farthest.
34. Piggy Relay Race: Pass a toy pig from one player to another in a relay race.
35. Flying Pig Target Shooting: Shoot Nerf darts or foam balls at flying pig targets.
36. Piggy Puzzle Race: Race to complete a jigsaw puzzle depicting flying pigs.
37. Piggy Hoopla: Toss hoops over pig-shaped objects to win prizes.
38. Flying Pig Bingo: Play bingo with cards featuring images of flying pigs.
39. Piggy Tail Tag: Play tag, but instead of tagging each other, players try to grab a piggy tail from behind.
40. Flying Pig Balloon Volleyball: Keep a balloon aloft using only hands while pretending it’s a flying pig.
41. Piggy Sack Race: Race while hopping inside sacks decorated with pig faces.
42. Flying Pig Memory Game: Flip cards over to find matching pairs of flying pig images.
43. Piggy Paddle Ball: Use paddles to keep a ping pong ball bouncing while imagining it’s a flying pig.
44. Piggy Ball Toss: Toss small balls into pig-shaped buckets to score points.
45. Flying Pig Limbo: Limbo under a pole while pretending to fly like a pig.
46. Piggy Tic-Tac-Toe: Play tic-tac-toe on a board decorated with flying pig images.
47. Piggy Musical Chairs: Play musical chairs, but use pig-themed music and decorations.
48. Flying Pig Charades: Act out flying pig-related words or phrases for others to guess.
49. Piggy Bean Bag Race: Balance bean bags on heads while racing to the finish line.
50. Flying Pig Balloon Pop: Pop balloons to find hidden prizes or treats inside.
51.  Flying Pig Mobile: Create a mobile with flying pig cutouts suspended from strings.
52. Piggy Bank Decorating: Decorate plain piggy banks with paint, glitter, and stickers.
53. Flying Pig Paper Lanterns: Make paper lanterns shaped like flying pigs to hang around the room.
54. Piggy Pinata: Craft a pinata in the shape of a pig with paper mache and fill it with treats.
55. Piggy Headband: Make headbands with pig ears and wings to wear during the celebration.
56. Flying Pig Windsocks: Design windsocks featuring flying pig motifs using colored paper and streamers.
57. Piggy Paper Plate Masks: Cut pig face shapes from paper plates and decorate them with paint and markers.
58. Flying Pig Party Hats: Decorate party hats with pig ears and wings for a whimsical touch.
59. Piggy Finger Puppets: Create finger puppets in the shape of pigs using felt and googly eyes.
60. Flying Pig Balloon Garland: Make a garland by attaching flying pig balloons to a string.
61. Piggy Paper Bag Puppets: Decorate paper bags to resemble pigs and use them as puppets.
62. Flying Pig Paper Fans: Fold colorful paper into fans and add flying pig designs for decoration.
63. Piggy Paper Cup Crafts: Turn paper cups into pig faces by adding ears, eyes, and noses.
64. Flying Pig Paper Crown: Construct crowns using paper and adorn them with flying pig accents.
65. Piggy Tail Headbands: Make headbands with curly pig tails attached for a playful look.
66. Flying Pig Paper Garland: String together paper cutouts of flying pigs to create a festive garland.
67. Piggy Paper Lantern Hats: Fashion hats from paper lanterns and decorate them with pig features.
68. Flying Pig Paper Plate Frisbees: Decorate paper plates with flying pig designs and use them as frisbees.
69. Piggy Tissue Box Covers: Transform tissue boxes into pigs by adding ears, eyes, and snouts.
70. Flying Pig Paper Bag Lanterns: Create lanterns from paper bags and embellish them with flying pig images.
71. Piggy Paper Roll Crafts: Use toilet paper rolls to make piggy characters with paint and construction paper.
72. Flying Pig Party Horns: Decorate party horns with flying pig stickers and ribbons.
73. Piggy Paper Cup Garland: String paper cups decorated as pigs together to make a garland.
74. Flying Pig Foam Visors: Customize foam visors with flying pig stickers and decorations.
75. Piggy Paper Plate Masks: Cut pig face shapes from paper plates and decorate them with paint and markers.
76. Pulled Pork Sliders: Serve mini pulled pork sandwiches on slider buns.
77. Piggy Pancakes: Make pancakes shaped like pigs using molds or cookie cutters.
78. Bacon-Wrapped Dates: Wrap dates in bacon and bake until crispy for a savory-sweet appetizer.
79. Pig in a Blanket: Roll cocktail sausages in crescent roll dough and bake until golden brown.
80. Pork Belly Bites: Roast pork belly until crispy and serve as bite-sized appetizers.
81. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers: Stuff jalapeno peppers with cream cheese, wrap in bacon, and bake until bubbly.
82. Ham and Cheese Croissants: Fill croissants with sliced ham and cheese for a delicious breakfast or snack.
83. Pork Tenderloin Skewers: Marinate pork tenderloin chunks, skewer them, and grill until cooked through.
84. Maple Glazed Ham: Bake a ham with a maple glaze for a sweet and savory main dish.
85. Bacon Mac and Cheese: Make a creamy macaroni and cheese dish with crispy bacon pieces.
86. Pork Ribs: Slow-cook pork ribs until tender and slather them with barbecue sauce.
87. Ham and Cheese Quiche: Bake a quiche filled with diced ham, cheese, and vegetables.
88. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus: Wrap asparagus spears in bacon and roast until crispy.
89. Pork and Bean Chili: Make a hearty chili with chunks of pork and beans.
90. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp: Wrap shrimp in bacon and grill or bake until cooked through.
91. Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups: Roll sliced ham and cheese into tortillas for a quick and tasty snack.
92. Pork Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: Fill mushroom caps with pork sausage and cheese, then bake until golden brown.
93. Bacon Jam: Cook bacon with onions, sugar, and vinegar to make a sweet and savory spread.
94. Pork Dumplings: Make homemade dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork.
95. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites: Wrap chicken bites in bacon and bake until crispy.
96. Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls: Roll ham and cheese slices into crescent roll dough and bake until golden.
97. Pork Belly Tacos: Fill soft tortillas with crispy pork belly slices and your favorite toppings.
98. Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs: Wrap meatballs in bacon and bake until browned and cooked through.
99. Ham and Cheese Omelette: Make a fluffy omelette filled with diced ham and melted cheese.
100. Pork Loin Roast: Roast a pork loin with herbs and spices for a flavorful main dish.

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