Blue Monday (date)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blue-monday--date-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the designation date?Third Monday of January
2. What is the originator?Cliff Arnall
3. What is Blue Monday?Blue Monday is a day that some people say is the most sad day of the year, usually the third Monday in January.
4. Why do people think Blue Monday is sad?After the holidays, the weather is cold, people may feel tired, and they might have money worries or not met New Year's goals, which can make them feel lower.

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