The wall-to-wall information on the worldwide web tells me that today, 15 August, is National Relaxation Day.
Its origins are unclear: one source tells me that it was established around twenty years ago to boost the leisure industry and promote well-being generally. Another more quirky story, though, is that it originated in Britain under the title National Slacker Day, in 2001 or 2002.
In some countries, today is a holiday for Assumption. A fortuitous comment by my blogging friend Ytaba pointed out that the Italians are celebrating Ferragosto today. This led to yet more googling and I wonder if this Augustus’ Rest Day may be the origins of relaxation day; or maybe it was the ancient Roman festival of Vinalia, a holiday to relax after the heavy labours of harvest, that provided the real inspiration.
Whatever the source of this national day, there’s no denying a spot of relaxation is a good thing so do take a moment to chill and put your feet up for a while. The guy below certainly did – probably relaxing after the labours of a heavy lunch!
If further help or encouragement is required:
Travel with Intent 
Love the shot. But for me, no amount of feet up on the desk will do. Both my desktop and laptop computers are acting up and it’s been very frustrating. A few drinks tonight will be in order.
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I find a good blow with the fist can work wonders – and then a few drinks! Good luck
On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 10:19 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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I can totally go for this, and relaxing sounds like a good idea considering yesterday.
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Enjoy!
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I’m all for this kind of holiday, so cheers!
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🙂 have a good day!
On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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We are celebrating Assumption Day in Croatia, but the fact that it is National Relaxation Day is new to me. Since we are not working today I think I will celebrate it properly. 😀 The second I saw your photo I thought Venice – NICE!! Thank you very much Debbie for contributing. Wishing you a relaxing day too 🙂 🙂
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Enjoy your day of relaxation! I’m working, but I’m meeting a friend for a relaxing lunch 🙂
On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 8:51 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Cool, enjoy it, Debbie 🙂
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Buon Ferragosto to all Italians! 🙂
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Ah, I just looked that up. I knew it was Assumption day today,
but didn’t know it’s likely origins.
Maybe this is why this date was chosen for National Relaxation Day.
Buon Ferragosto to you!
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