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Let's look at the facts.

It is January 2. The holiday decorations are starting to look sad. The weather is gray. You have eaten all the good leftovers.

Reality is a little bit boring right now.

So, let's leave.

This Friday, January 2, is National Science Fiction Day.

Chosen to celebrate the birth of the legendary Isaac Asimov, this holiday is your official permission slip to disconnect from Earth and spend the day in a galaxy far, far away.

Whether you are a hardcore Trekkie or just someone who liked Baby Yoda, here is how to celebrate the future without leaving your couch.

The Atmosphere: Transform the Room

If you are going to watch space movies, you need to set the mood. You can’t watch a warp drive jump with the glare of the kitchen light hitting the TV.

The Gadget: The Galaxy Projector

This is the single coolest thing you can buy for your living room (or your kid's bedroom).

• The Pick: The Astronaut Star Projector

• What it does: It looks like a cute little astronaut figure, but it projects a moving nebula and laser stars onto your ceiling.

• The Vibe: Turn off the lights, turn on the nebula, and suddenly your living room feels like the cockpit of a spaceship. It is instantly relaxing and magical.
  Shop the Astronaut Galaxy Projector on Amazon 

The Read: For the Person Who "Doesn't Like Sci-Fi"

A lot of people think Sci-Fi is just robots fighting lasers. But the best Sci-Fi is about humanity.

If you read one book to celebrate, make it this one.

• The Book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

• The Pitch: It’s from the guy who wrote The Martian. A man wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he is there. He has to save Earth from a sun-eating plague.

• Why it wins: It is funny, smart, and features one of the best "friendships" in literary history. (We won't spoil it, but "Rocky" will steal your heart).

• Format: If you can, get the Audiobook. It is widely considered one of the best audio productions ever made.
  Shop Project Hail Mary on Amazon 

The Watch: A Visual Feast

You have the star projector on. You have your snacks. Now, what to watch?

• For the Family: Wall-E.
  It’s sweet, it’s about robots in love, and it has a great message about taking care of our planet.

• For the Epic Experience: Dune: Part One & Two.
  If you have the time (it’s a commitment), this is the most visually stunning sci-fi of the decade. It demands to be played loudly.

• For the 80s Nostalgia: Back to the Future.
  Is it hard sci-fi? No. Is it the most fun you can have on a Friday night? Yes.

The Snack: "Galaxy" Popcorn

You can't just eat regular buttered popcorn in space.

The Hack:

1. Pop a bag of kettle corn (sweet and salty).

2. Melt some dark chocolate/purple candy melts and drizzle it over the top.

3. Sprinkle with edible silver stars or glitter sprinkles.
   It takes 5 minutes, but the kids will think you are a genius.

The Future is Yours

Science Fiction reminds us that the future is unwritten. It inspires us to dream bigger, explore further, and maybe invent a flying car one day (we are still waiting on that one).

So this Friday, turn off the news, turn on the projector, and look up at the stars.

Share your photos and tag us on Instagram and TikTok @onmanyoccasions so we can celebrate with you. Don't forget to use #NationalScienceFictionDay and #OnManyOccasions—we might feature you on our page! 🚀✨

Happy Sci-Fi Day!

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