What is National Walk Around Things Day?
National Walk Around Things Day, which takes place on April 4th each year, is a holiday open to interpretation. Very little information is available about this holiday, so we'll do our best to lead you through it.
Both literally and literally, this day can be considered both figuratively and literally. One would not walk across a puddle of water or mud; one would walk around it; one would not walk across it. One will not walk under a ladder or over cracked glass, while the other will walk around both.
One would "walk around" avoiding such issues or potential problems, according to a figuratively. One will also "walk around" avoiding arguments, certain situations, or inappropriate or uncomfortable conversations.
Another possible aim of this day may be to walk around things like a neighborhood, park, or shopping mall. We're walking around, but we may also walk around obstacles or buildings we come across on our stroll. In a park, we may find a fountain or swingset to walk around. Our normal stride is interrupted by benches and planters at the mall. Of course, we have all sorts of things at home that we can happily walk around happily. We often walk around these items out of pure avoidance, like laundry or clutter. We may also walk around a sleeping dog.
