2-22-22 Tuesday- How to Celebrate the Rare Date

22-2-22 isn’t your typical Tuesday; it’s more like “Twosday.”

The Calendar date for Tuesday is 2/22/22, a palindrome that reads the same forwards and backwards; all made up of the same number.

Babies born on Twosday have a unique birthdate than their parents could have imagined. Mia Grace Damian was born at 12:45 a.m. at Northwestern Medicine’s Prentice Women’s Hospital to parents Alex and Frank Damian.

“We didn’t know the importance of the day until we were admitted to the hospital,” Alex Damian explained. “We joked that she may be born on February 22nd, 22.” The new parents stated that their daughter was due on the 27th, but labour began several days before.

The incredibly unforgettable day is jam-packed with opportunities for palindrome fans, wedding chapels, cafés, other companies, and of course, normal folks going about their business.

Aziz Inan, an electrical engineering professor at the University of Portland, tells Morning Edition that it’s worth celebrating in whatever way you can.

“These symmetric dates have what I call magic power,” he says. “It’s amazing how when you share, you know, you have to wait a hundred years to experience this again. I can’t imagine it doing anything else but spreading positive energy and making people have fun.” 

‘’Such full dates do not repeat,” he adds.

“There’s nothing of consequence associated with the day itself,” Markovsky adds. “Our calendar itself is kind of arbitrary, and so those dates don’t necessarily signify anything on any particular day, but it is just kind of a fun thing to notice.” 

What is Twosday, and What is so Special about it?

Twosday has no historical importance or cosmic message, but it’s a fun pun to commemorate the unusual occurrence of two dates intersecting to produce a palindrome: 22/2/22. This has only happened twice before, on 1/11/11 and 11/11/11, and the next time will be in 11 years, as threesday – 3/3/33 – but there is no weekday to match it.

What are People Doing to Commemorate Twosday?

People have celebrated Twosday since it is an uncommon occurrence, and it may be pleasant to notice a delightful pattern. People have turned to Twitter to celebrate the event, recognizing the rarity of the day and honoring athletes who wear the number 2 in sports such as basketball, American football, and baseball.

Some people have identified this day as a day of tremendous spiritual significance, as a sign from the universe that they are on the right track. People interested in numerology are intrigued by what the date may represent for their spiritual well-being.

It’ll be a Fantastic Anniversary Date

Unsurprisingly, the 22nd of February is a popular date for marriages.

Sacramento, California, is hosting its “largest, once-in-a-lifetime communal wedding event” in the State Capitol, with 222 couples marrying in a ceremony that ends at 2:22 p.m. local time.

Wedding chapels in Las Vegas, where Clark County authorities just awarded the county’s five millionth wedding license, are reporting restricted availability for services owing to increased demand. Officials predict that Feb. 22 will be Nevada’s busiest wedding day in recent memory, especially given the decline in demand during the coronavirus outbreak.

To accommodate the demand, the Clark County Marriage License Bureau has chosen to keep its temporary pop-up facility at Harry Reid International Airport (which is normally accessible for visitors arriving to be married around Valentine’s Day) open until Feb. 22.

The Contra Costa County Clerk’s Office in Richmond, California, has announced that it will perform 22 marriages on February 22nd, nearly double the number of ceremonies it normally performs.

Kindred Spirits Weddings, a justice of the peace service, provides $22 bargains for anybody eloping in the Seacoast, N.H., region on 2-22-22.

Hotels and Airlines are Offering Limited-Time Discounts

Hotels and airlines are taking advantage of the unusual date, providing limited-time discounts to anyone who books travel arrangements on 2-22-22.

The Great Wolf Lodge chain of resorts, for example, is offering prices as low as $222 for a two-night stay in a basic suite booked on 2-22-22 for any date before May 26. For two days only, Feb. 22 and 23, the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas gives a 22 per cent discount, with rates beginning at $222, for customers planning a Caribbean vacation.

Jetstar, Australia’s low-cost carrier, is reducing rates on 22,000 tickets to AU$22 one way for select travel periods in October and November. And, from March 1 to November 15, United MileagePlus customers who book award tickets on 2-22-22 for any of the airline’s 22 nonstop itineraries between the United States and London will receive a discount. According to The Points Guy, the flights cost 22,000 miles each way, including taxes.

Fast-Food Restaurants and Delivery Services are Also Participating in the Promotions

Many restaurants and food delivery businesses also provide limited specials between Twosday, Taco Tuesday, and national margarita day. For example, through the rest of the week, Burger King rewards members will receive 22 per cent off purchases of $2 or more.

At the same time, Krispy Kreme locations will offer customers a dozen glazed doughnuts for $2 when they order any dozen doughnuts or a 16-count of minis. Restaurant guests may get cheap margaritas at Chilies and Ruby Tuesday. Those who prefer takeaway may get 22% off your GrubHub delivery today.

Final Thoughts 

According to the star, the number 2 is considered particularly lucky in Chinese culture, and hundreds of individuals have exchanged vows in Penang. Twosday is a fun occasion that should be celebrated worldwide because it won’t happen again until the next century.

Source : Krcmic.com