Stay-in-bed day (A Celebration of hibernation)

By well-wisher

Tue, 19 Nov 2013

On stay in bed day, it is customary to stay in bed, although one may also bring bed things downstairs and make beds in the living room or several people may squeeze into the same double bed.
The symbol of stay in bed day is the Teddy bear in honour of our hibernating friends the bears. Other symbols are the moon and stars and sheep with numbers on them (counting sheep)
On stay in bed day, it customary to wear pyjamas and slippers or night gowns and/or dressing gowns and nightcaps (basically whatever people wear to bed).
The traditional beverage of Stay-In-Bed day is either hot chocolate or ovaltine/horlix although marshmallows may be added for extra yumminess.
Pillow fights are the traditional sporting event of Stay-In-Bed day although you may also do Sleeping Bag races.
Breakfast in bed is the traditional feast of Stay-in-bed day symbolizing the food that hibernating animals eat before they hibernate.
The gift giver of Stay in bed day is the Sandman who brings gifts in a pillow case. Lullabies are the carols of Stay-In-bed day and bed-time stories are also told.
Hugs are customary on Stay-in-bed day which symbolize bear hugs.
The traditional greetings of Stay- In- Bed day are "Sweet (or Pleasant) Dreams" or "Night Night Sleep Tight". Stay-in- bed day is officially over when the alarm clock rings at midnight. There may also be a pre-midnight procession up the stairs called "Going up the wooden hill to bedfordshire".