Welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays: November 11th, 2022: Veterans Day. Today is Veteran’s Day. I don’t know about you but I know plenty of Veterans and I plan on thanking them for there service to our Country. Would you join me in thanking them?
Veteran’s Day– always observed on November 11th
Veterans Day honors all members of the Armed Forces who served this Country valiantly. In a very big way. Veterans served and fought to protect us, keep our Country safe, and preserve our way of life. Veterans gave their time and risked their lives for you and me. In many cases, Veterans made the ultimate sacrifice.
Did you know Veterans Day was called Armistice Day and was first celebrated in 1921. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day, in honor of those who served and died in all Wars.
On November 11th at 11:11, 1921 the U.S. France, and England each buried an unknown Soldier in honor of those who died in World War I. This began the annual Armistice Day holiday. The time and day were picked because fighting ceased in WWI in 1918 on November 11 at 11:11. In keeping with this tradition, work stops on this day and time each year for a moment of silence.
How to Celebrate Veterans Day
- No matter where you are, or what you are doing, honor the tradition of a moment of silence at 11:11 a.m.
- If you have the opportunity not only today but every day purchase a cup of Coffee for a Veteran
- Thank a Veteran for their service.
- Buy a Veteran lunch.
- Visit a Cemetery and place flowers and flags at their graves.
The History and Origin of Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day was called Armistice Day originally and was first celebrated in 1921.
World Origami Day– always observed on November 11th.
Today is World Origami Day. Aren’t you glad November 11th World Origami is finally here!? Origami is a form of art, first practiced in ancient Japan. Origami is the art of making intricate objects out of squares of paper. The most popular Origami objects are Cranes and other Birds. You can make any other object, assuming you have the skill and imagination to do so. Origami is extremely popular at Weddings, parties of all kinds, and even fancy dinners.
The art of Origami first appeared in Ancient Japan. Origami also has early roots in China and to some extent European Countries. Today, you can find Origami artists plying their trade to tourists on the streets of Cities like Tokyo and Shanghai. In America, Origami is far less popular. However, if you are interested in trying your hand at Origami, you can purchase kits at craft stores.
Ready to try your hand at Origami? Start with a simple object first. Take a piece of paper. Fold it in almost any number of ways. But, you can’t use scissors, a knife, glue, or tape parts of it together. It can only be made by folding the paper. Simple objects can be made in less than a minute, while other more intricate objects can take quite some time. There are plenty of online sites where you can get instructions.
Making paper airplanes is a form of Origami.
How to Celebrate World Origami Day
- Learn Origami.
- Teach someone how to do Origami.
- Make Origami objects and hive them away to family, friends.
- Purchase Origami from someone.
History and Origin of World Origami Day
We know that the art of Origami first appeared in ancient Japan. During our research on World Origami Day, we did not discover the creator, or when World Origami Day was first celebrated. Like other holidays, we suspect World Origami Day was created by someone interested in this art form, and most likely an artist.
We do know why this date was selected. Origami Cranes were made as a symbol of peace to mark the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
