Seriously, who decided that wearing your pajamas backward, flushing ice cubes down the toilet, and hiding a spoon under your pillow would guarantee a day off school? We’re not saying it works, but after three snow days in a wek, it’s starting to feel a little… suspicious. Honestly, our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Gately, is openly admitting she would like to become the patron saint of snow days!
But hey, if your living room now doubles as a snow dance studio, let’s lean into it. While your kids perfect their weather-control strategies, we’ve got something else to consider: the unofficial patron saints of snow days.
The Saints Who Just Get It
While there’s no official Vatican-approved patron saint of snow days (we’re working on it), these two saints are perfect candidates:
- St. Eulalia of Merida
Legend has it that a miraculous snowfall covered St. Eulalia’s body, making her the queen of all things snow-related. So if your driveway looks like a scene from Frozen, you might want to thank (or blame) her. She’s basically the Elsa of Catholic saints.
- St. John Neumann
As the 19th-century bishop who championed Catholic education, St. John Neumann would definitely understand the need for a break. He probably wouldn’t endorse flushing ice cubes down the toilet, but he’d appreciate the creativity.
You can read more about these holy heroes in this Aleteia article, but don’t forget to schedule a time with Fr. Jesus for confession if you’ve been secretly rooting for another snow day.
Snow Day Survival Tips
So, another snow day, and now you’re trapped at home with bored kids. What do you do? Easy. You head over to our blog on snow day activities for faith-filled, creative ways to pass the time.
Here are a few bonus tips to keep the chaos (somewhat) under control:
- Snow Saint Sculptures: Build a snowman, but make it holy. Add a halo made of icicles and call it “St. Frosty the Holy.”
- DIY Science Lab: Take those ice cubes your kids flushed and see how long they take to melt. Bonus points if you turn it into a math lesson.
- Backyard Olympics: Challenge your family to sled races, snowball accuracy throws, or a “who can shovel the driveway the fastest” contest. (Parents always win this one.)
Why Not Check Out Royalmont?
If you’re already climbing the walls and rethinking your kids’ schooling, now’s the perfect time to learn about Royalmont Academy. As the premier Catholic school in Mason, West Chester, and the Greater Cincinnati area, we offer small class sizes, a faith-filled community, and a curriculum that keeps learning engaging—whether it’s snowy or sunny.
Plus, our kids might learn enough to become the future meteorologists who can definitively disprove the power of backward pajamas. Just saying.
Snow Days: A Blessing in Disguise
Whether you’re fussing with the snow blower or cheering on your kids’ creative rituals, let’s take a moment to appreciate the magic of snow days. They bring families together (sometimes a little too close), slow us down, and remind us that winter, while annoying, can be pretty fun.
And if you find yourself slipping a spoon under your pillow tonight to get another school snow day in Cincinnati, don’t worry. We won’t tell.
