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National Cat Herders' Day

12 December 2023
National Cat Herders December 15 is Cat Herder’s Day in the USA! Although the only job remotely close to cat herding is working at your local animal shelter, this holiday is not dedicated to cats. But we loved the title and the idea.

Apparently, this celebration is meant for those who can manage others and themselves no matter what chaos is thrown their way. The idiom, “like herding cats” was popularized during a Super Bowl commercial in 2000. They compared their ability to serve others like cowboys herding cats – with ease. Since then, the phrase is mostly used to describe those who can lead and handle life even when it is uncontrollable. The term is also considered a skill workers use when leading a group towards one goal.