Maycember

English Etymology en May December. Coined by the The Holderness Family,https://www.dictionary.com/culture/slang/maycember who popularized the term in their parody songs such as MAYcember Medley: How to survive end of school year (2019). Proper noun en neologism humorous The month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents. en Katie Hurley How to survive 'Maycember' in three almost-easy steps w:CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/health/maycember-survival-guide-wellness https://web.archive.org/web/20240717151750/https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/health/maycember-survival-guide-wellness/ 17 July 2024 17 May 2024 In a few short weeks, Maycember will be behind us for another year, and we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. (Don't get me started about camp.) Until then, focus on relationship building over checking things off the list. You'll be glad you did. en Rosie Colosi Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager Find 'Maycember' Stressful As Parents w:Today.com https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/hoda-kotb-jenna-bush-hager-maycember-rcna154903 https://web.archive.org/web/20240813123643/https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/hoda-kotb-jenna-bush-hager-maycember-rcna154903 13 August 2024 31 May 2024 The ever-popular Kim and Penn Holderness feel it, too. The viral musical parody superstars changed the lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" to reflect parental angst about "Maycember." en Bethany Braun-Silva 'Maycember' is real: Here's how parents are surviving the chaos ABC News https://web.archive.org/web/20250724115649/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/maycember-real-parents-surviving-chaos/story?id=121398886 15 January 2026 2 May 2025 For parents, May has become the unofficial second December, a month packed with school events, sports tournaments, final projects and celebrations, all jammed into a calendar that seems to be working against you. Welcome to Maycember. ¶ Made famous by viral creators The Holderness Family, Maycember captures the frenzied energy of December, minus the holiday cheer and cultural permission to rest. See also May–December References