It was a holiday that was developed to not only celebrate reading but also to help encourage people to do more personal reading. This worldwide observance is sponsored by the international board on books for young people ibby, to commemorate the books that shape us all from a young age, and the positive influence that literature has on children and their development. The memorial day definition speaks for itselfthis holiday is aimed at remembering and honoring members of a military force who died while serving the united states armed forces. Last year, the northern and southern california independent booksellers associations teamed up to create the states first ever independent bookstore day. In catalonia, the day of lovers is april 23, a holiday during which those who love it express it in a special and symbolic way by giving away a rose and a book.
Join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year. Jan 08, 2018 whether you consider yourself a hardcore bibliophile or a casual reader, there are probably dozens of literar y holidays you know about and look forward to celebrating every year. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, is a united nations holiday sponsored by unesco, celebrated every year on april 23. April 23 is the 1th day of the year 114th in leap years in the gregorian calendar. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
National picnic day, world book and copyright day, lovers day, national take a chance day. It is called lover s day and is celebrated on april 23 rd and includes occasion of saint georges day, the world book day and the rose festival. Its a day thats dedicated to anyone who loves to read and wants an entire day to do it. National library week, from april 4 to 10, allows us to promote our local libraries and their workers. Talk like shakespeare day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. April 23 is lovers day, a day to celebrate your significant other and let them know how much they mean to you. Book lovers day is also known as national book lovers day in the united states. Day or share downloadable adult coloring templates to honor national coloring book day.
Social media holidays in april 2021 blogging from a to z. When did the day after thanksgiving become so violent. Dress your children in costumes related to their favorite books. Our algorithms examine all of the references to national days across social media and updates hourly, with our homepage displaying the current national day. World book and copyright day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. International childrens book day is celebrated every year on april 2nd, the birthday of the famous fairy tales writer hans christian andersen. It all began in the middle ages with an annual festival of roses to. International childrens book day april 2 calendarr. Although we wanted to let people know that there was a difference between true licorice and the licorice extract used in candies, it is true that candy makers make quite an assortment of licoriceflavored candies. The most recent detection of references to lovers day was 9 months, 2 weeks ago. Jordi is catalunyas version of valentines day and is a one day festival of romance, roses and books all inspired by the legend of saint george on 23rd april every year. While the origin of lovers day is a mystery, some sources believe that the unofficial holiday is based on st.
Aug 01, 2020 august 9 is book lovers day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book or two and spend the day reading. Easter easter holiday is the biggest and oldest holiday of the christian religion. National poem in your pocket day this date shifts slightly every year 27. Holiday insights, where every day in april is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. George, who has been the patron saint of barcelona since the 15th century. Slay a dragon day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. On lover s day barcelona, the capital of catalonia, will be full of roses, books and lovers. In researching this day, we found endless references to lover s day. It is believed that he was born on april 23, 1564, but we cant be sure about the exact date. A listing of daily holidays, festivals, national days, food day, and celebrations with information that land on a specific days in april. Georges day, a religious holiday celebrated in many parts of europe. Regardless of the holiday, find unique ways to get your followers liking. If you are a book lover yourself, then treat yourself to some quality reading time.
The day was a huge success a total of 93 stores participated by offering parties, s. In honor of national book lovers day august 9, we put away our smartphones, pull out a good book and simply read. Every year on april 23rd, barcelona erupts in a celebration of chivalry and romance. And thanks to our fastpaced hightech world, books are something that needs to be celebrated and enjoyed.
National book lovers day 2021 when, where and why it is. Memorial day, also known as decoration day, is a federal holiday in the usa. Lovers day, april 23, a day for love by holiday insights. There are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Saint georges day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. A brave roman soldier, he allegedly slew a dragon about to devour a beautiful young princess. Every year on april 23, barcelona erupts in a celebration of chivalry and romance.
Book lovers day august 2018 world national holidays. Buzzfeed staff keep up with the latest daily buzz with the buzzfeed daily newsletter. From clay tablets to todays ebooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. According to legend, a rosebush then sprouted from the blood of the slain dragon and the soldier plucked its most perfect blossoms to give to the princess as a remembrance. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. This is a special day for all the bookworms out there. Calendar of book related holidays build your library.
Our travel expert reveals the best june holidays to book in 2020. Jan 04, 2019 730 national paperback book day 731 harry potter day july 31is both harrys and j. Book lovers day is the perfect opportunity to curl up, get lost in a book, and escape the stress and hectic nature of life. Apr 23, 2020 special days and holidays in april 2020.
In this video aida shows you how to put on your day face and then a. National book lovers day celebrated on august 9th every year, national book lovers day is a holiday that every bibliophile can get behind. Childrens book day 42 world autism awareness day 42 national zoo lovers day 48 national unicorn day 49. Here are the worst days to be on the road, plus some tips to minimize the hassle and stress. People who love art, including books, are more attuned to the nuances of love making and what makes a person tick read full profile book lovers are great lovers. Book lovers day august 2018 is observed on wednesday, august 9, 2018. The book lovers are to be celebrated because they are the best motivation for the writers. Celebrate lovers day and world book day on april 23. Literary event planning guide book related holidays and author birthdays as you can see from the list below, there are tons of bookish holidays, from national book something days, to the birthdays of beloved authors. It all began in the middle ages with an annual festival of roses to honor st. Book lovers day seeks to encourage reading on the traditional printed medium, the book. In his honor, this holiday was made to have a bit of fun with the language he employed in his plays and poetry. Recently, my daughter received a birthday present in the mail. Apr 23, 2019 an important holiday in catalan culture, which happens to coincide with world book day, on april 23, bookshops and makeshift stands offer books for loved ones to gift each other along with a red.
Fun ways to teach kids to care for the environmentand make the world a better place. Reading a book can stimulate your mind, reduce stress, and help you acquire knowledge. First saturday in november andor august 9th giftyness. On this day, honor all the bookworms and book lovers in your life. This day aims to promote reading across all communities, and to encourage people to engage with different types of literature, and discover the benefits of reading.
For instance, memorial day, also known as decoration day, is a federal holiday in the usa. Dec 30, 2016 731 harry potter day july 31is both harrys and j. Many were promotions by companies like hotels and travel agencies held on various dates all year long. From harry potter and matilda, to lord of the rings and game of thrones, were sure at some point youve dashed to the library to borrow your favorite book. Sant jordi, lovers day april 23 visit gay barcelona.
Apr 23, 2020 slay a dragon day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. National dna day, national hug a plumber day, national telephone day, world malaria day, world penguin day, national zucchini bread day, national hairstylist appreciation day april 26. Lovers day 2020 free printable 2021 monthly calendar with. Apr 22, 20 in spain, and especially in catalonia, lovers day is celebrated on april 23. Books enlighten us, motivate us, and also entertain us. Many times, but not always, good friday, easter, and passover fall in april. This day celebrates the birthday of the celebrated literary genius william shakespeare. Its a sad fact that approximately 44 percent of eligible u. We also found many specific days for things like quilt lovers day, horse lover s day, cheese lovers day, pet lover s day, etc. Celebrate world book day with these recommendations by food. Reading is a great relaxing hobby and also an important one.
Independent bookstore day is an important holiday for booklovers everywhere, and here are 7 reasons to shop at your favorite indie asap. National licorice day is a holiday that was established in 2004, thanks to the efforts of the national confectioners association. The day shown for national lovers day is based off how much chitterchatter and buzz there was on april 23, 2015 across social media making references to lovers day. National read a book day is a holiday that all bibliophiles can rejoice in celebrating. She offers a yearly content calendar with 731 social media content ideas planned for you. Book lovers day is a holiday for all book lovers and reading. Rather pick up a book and wander off to a park or a street cafe to celebrate book lovers day. While this figure is better than what was seen in 2012, its still amazing to realize that nearly one out of. Lovers day 2020 free printable 2021 monthly calendar. This holiday travel period is expected to be the busiest ever.
The hope is that people will gain a renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those who have further the social and cultural progress of humanity through books. Check out these great examples start reading that book youve been putting off for so long or buy or rent a new one. Jan 04, 2021 if you would like to get more content ideas that go beyond hashtag holidays, i recommend you to check out angie genslers social media content calendar. Celebrate world book day with these recommendations by. The pandemic hasnt been kind to independent bookstores. Reading books is easier on eyes than reading on electronic devices. According to a 2016 study by the pew research center, u. The national book lovers day is a tribute to the authors, and it is a day of excitement for all the book lovers. Take a chance day 2020 is observed on thursday, april 23, 2020. And, though rarely considered a holiday for many, the inevitable day your annual taxes are due in the u. Jordi, or san jorge, has been the copatron saint of catalonia province of spain for over 500 years since 1507. Nonfiction or fiction, hardcover or soft, long or short books truly make the world go round. World book and copyright day is an annual event held on april 23, hosted by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization, to promote reading, publishing and. There were many celebrations relating to national holdiays written about on social media that our algorithms picked up on the 23rd of april.
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