Never heard of this holiday? Many people haven’t so don’t feel bad. It was created by a seven year old in New Zealand a few years ago. It is a celebration of canines and kindness. It is also about celebrating our pack-human and animal. The Spirit of the Wolf leaves gifts for people and the people who are kindest to canines get the best gifts. It is always celebrated on November 23rd.

My family and I have been celebrating this holiday for a few years now and have shared it with others. This year, we are throwing a Wolfenoot party for a group of folks who I consider one of my packs. I also will be giving a donation to the Ely, Minnesota based nonprofit called the International Wolf Center.

Whether you have a canine in your life because you have one now or have had one in the past, or because you sometimes borrow or are affectionate toward one that a friend has, you too can celebrate this lovely holiday. You can celebrate that canine, canines in general, or your own human pack.

Happy Wolfenoot everyone!