Is Michael's Open On New Year's Day

Okay, let's talk about New Year's Day. Specifically, that burning question: Is Michael's open?

You know Michael's. The craft store. The glitter emporium. The place where dreams – and elaborate Pinterest fails – are born.

I have a confession. And it might be unpopular. I don't think Michael's should be open on New Year's Day.

Gasp! I know. Blasphemy, right?

Hear me out. I understand the need for glue sticks and pipe cleaners. Trust me, I do. I once spent three hours crafting a miniature diorama of the French Revolution. (It was... abstract.)

But New Year's Day? It's a sacred day. A day for recovery. A day for wearing pajamas until noon (or later). A day for contemplating resolutions you’ll probably break by January 3rd.

Seriously, who is having a crafting emergency on January 1st? Is someone frantically needing to bedazzle a hat for a last-minute New Year's Day parade? Are glitter shortages holding up vital celebrations?

I highly doubt it.

Most people are nursing hangovers. Or binge-watching something on Netflix. Or desperately trying to remember the names of the relatives they saw the day before.

Do these activities require a trip to Michael's? No. No, they do not.

The Unspoken Truth About Resolutions

Let's be real. New Year's resolutions that involve crafting usually last about as long as it takes to spill glitter on the carpet. (Which, let’s face it, is approximately 3.7 seconds.)

“I’m going to learn to knit!” Then you buy yarn, needles, and a YouTube tutorial… which remains unwatched for the next 364 days.

“I’m going to start scrapbooking!” Then you buy an album, stickers, and a die-cutting machine… which ends up collecting dust in the closet, next to the bread maker you used twice.

Michael's knows this. They see it all. They are silent witnesses to our ambitious (and ultimately doomed) crafting resolutions.

So, opening on New Year's Day feels... predatory. It's like saying, "Come on in! Buy more supplies for projects you'll abandon by next week! We believe in you… and your impulsive spending!"

Think of the Employees!

Let's not forget the hardworking employees of Michael's. Don't they deserve a day off too? A day to recover from the holiday madness? A day to not have to explain the difference between felt and fleece?

I imagine them huddled in the break room on New Year's Day, wistfully dreaming of sleep. Or pizza. Or anything other than dealing with glitter-covered customers.

Give them a break! Let them enjoy the day! Let them embrace the pajama-wearing, Netflix-bingeing, resolution-breaking spirit of New Year's Day!

I propose a compromise. Michael's can open on January 2nd. That gives everyone a chance to actually plan their crafting projects. And maybe, just maybe, those resolutions will last a little longer.

Or, you know, until the next craft store sale. But that's a different story.

My (Possibly) Crazy Idea

Here’s my unpopular opinion, wrapped up in a sparkly bow: Michael's should declare New Year's Day "National Recovery From Crafting Day." They can close their doors, give their employees a well-deserved day off, and encourage everyone to relax and recharge.

Maybe even offer a coupon for a future purchase. You know, to tempt us back in once we've recovered. It’s pure genius, really.

So, the next time you're wondering if Michael's is open on New Year's Day, remember my plea. Remember the employees. Remember the doomed resolutions. And remember the importance of a good pajama day.

And maybe, just maybe, join me in my (probably futile) campaign to keep the craft stores closed on January 1st. Who's with me?

I'll be over here, wearing my pajamas and watching Netflix. Unless, of course, I suddenly feel the urge to make another miniature diorama…