I want to live in a world with a popular holiday that might be called Welcoming Day. #welcomingday features celebrations of openness, hospitality and foremost #welcoming!

To friends and family, Welcome!
To lonely neighbors, Welcome!
To anyone new, Welcome!
To anyone marginalized, Welcome!
To those who think differently, Welcome!
To people who might look unusual, Welcome!
Diverse languages and traditions, Welcome!
The infinite ways to be welcoming are not exclusive.

I envision open outdoor celebrations where people share food and celebrate the new and the diversity of their communities, but every community may have its own best way, to be welcoming, no judgement. Let’s be creative.

I invite you to share your ideas!