Blue Monday

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a Monday following a Sunday of dissipation, or itself given to dissipation (as the Monday before Lent).
- Brande & C.
a Monday considered as depressing because it is a workday in contrast to the relaxation of the weekend.

See also: Blue, Blue

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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A pseudoscientific study commissioned by a travel agency to boost winter trip planning resulted in the third Thursday of January being called Blue Monday.
Why so blue? With the Believe Project, the holiday spirit runs right through January
BLUE Monday became Green Tuesday for two lucky punters who beat the bookies with Lotto wins.
Big numbers as punters bet on Lotto
But volunteers were hoping yesterday's 'Blue Monday' could be the day when a simple conversation changed a life for the better.
Brew to help banish the Blue
It's all surrounding the fact today- Monday, January 21 - is known as Blue Monday,the most depressing day of the year.
This is why Liverpool city centre is filled with bouquets of flowers today; Those lucky enough to come across the beautiful blooms are encouraged to share the love and pass on a bunch to a friend
Blue Monday has a reputation as the worst day of the year.
Best Blue Monday deals: These are the best offers to brighten up a bad day; We've rounded up some of the best Blue Monday deals available today, because whilst it's set to be the gloomiest day of the year these may still put a smile on your face
The offer comes on Blue Monday, known as the most miserable day of the year.
McDonald's free cheeseburger: How to get your free meal this week; The fast food chain is starting the deal on Monday
Available through the My McDonald's app this Blue Monday, the offer is open for a full five days to give the public a chance to have lunch on McDonald's in the week before pay day.
McDonald's is giving away cheeseburgers on Blue Monday; The month usually drags and drags, with dark mornings and dark evenings, a lack of money and a bloated feeling post-Christmas treats
But you don't have to give in to having a rubbish day, according to experts who tell us how to survive Blue Monday.
How to turn Blue Monday into a fun day
As I write this week's piece, I note that we are but seven days away from the dreaded 'Blue Monday'.
Sugar and spice; CHEF AND CO-OWNER, T&CAKE CAFE, ALMONDBURY
"Later we purchased a hand-power washing machine and strong as I am, I could hardly keep going on Blue Monday."
SINGING THOSE OLD Washday Blues
Fans of Manchester legends New Order won't have a Blue Monday when one of Europe's best tribute acts come to town.
Tribute time at The Bungalow; The Ticket PAISLEY YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO GOING OUT AND ABOUT BY KATHLEEN SPEIRS Different order
Travel Business Review-January 17, 2018--VisitEngland's 'Blue Monday' campaign promotes 24-hour travel experiences in UK
VisitEngland's 'Blue Monday' campaign promotes 24-hour travel experiences in UK
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