In a rare confluence of events on Monday January 20, Americans are at risk of an overload of joy. Experts are warning citizens to be prepared for a rare tsunami of positive emotions. Here are the coinciding events.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – An opportunity for public service for some, a day off for everyone else.

National Cheese Day – Cheese lovers look foward to this day all year long. Especially people who live in Wisconsin. Colby cheese anyone? (IYKYK)

Inauguration of President Donald Trump – This will make many Americans giddy.

Last Day of President Biden’s Presidency – This will make most Americans giddy.

College Football Championship – Fans, students and alums of Ohio State and Notre Dame will be very excited, and probably drunk, as these two beloved teams meet on the gridiron.

College Football Championship – Haters of Ohio State and Notre Dame, of which there are many, will be thrilled, and probably drunk, because one of these teams will lose.

National Penguin Day – Once every year, Americans pause to celebrate these charming birds that bring so much joy and love to the animal kingdom. Even though they smell bad.

End of College Football Season – Celebrated by many wives, but is a lesser event than the day after the Super Bowl which is celebrated as, “Weekend Liberation Day.”

All purpose psychologist Dr. Sigmund Noodle, gives the following advice for surviving the most joyous day ever.

“Pace yourself.”

Sound advice indeed! Meridian-street.com wishes you a safe and joyful January 20th.