Letter Writing Day
When is Letter Writing Day? This holiday is always observed on December 7
Today is Letter Writing Day. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone, either printed or in cursive? …….I thought so. Take a few minutes and send someone a handwritten letter on this December 7 holiday. There’s something about sending and receiving a handwritten letter that makes it special. That is to say, a penned letter is much more warm and touching than a text or email. It’s something you hold in your hands as you read it. And, you can store it away in a memory box or scrapbook to read later.
Does anybody write letters anymore!? Letter writing is almost a lost art skill. Most letters and notes nowadays are on texts, emails, and instant messages. Messages are sent much more quickly via smartphones and the internet.
Letter Writing Day History
There is no clear origin of this day. One possibility is that this day evolved from Japan and the hobby of stamp collecting. Japan has a Letter Writing Week and a Letter Writing Day. Actually, the Japanese Letter Writing Day is held monthly on the 23rd of each month.
A second possibility is that this day evolved from one of many school-related letter-writing days. There are many references to this day as a grade school, high school, and college letter-writing day. These events are often one-time events and have been held on a myriad of dates.
With the arrival of emails and texting, writing an actual letter with pen and paper has all but disappeared. In school, children are no longer learning cursive. A hand-printed letter is just not the same. Most people don’t save emails and text messages on a long-term basis. While emails and texts are both great communication tools, most people do not save them on a long-term basis. Future generations will not have the joy of re-discovering long-lost love letters and warm greetings from friends.
Regardless, of how it originated, Letter Writing Day is here. Participate in this unique day, by sending someone a handwritten letter today. The recipient will be glad you did.
How to Celebrate Letter Writing Day
Write a handwritten note to anyone. May we suggest writing it to a:
- Spouse
- Lover
- Parent or grandparent
- Your kids
- Politicians
- Editors
- An elderly person
- Or, send one to me!
Today's Quote
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” – – Winston Churchill
Is Letter Writing Day a National Day?
Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet found the origin or the creator of this special day. When it came time to document this special day, the creator probably had writer’s cramps. So, he or she could not help us to determine if this should be called a national day.
There is some reference to this as National Letter Writing Day. However, the references are fairly recent. When we originally researched this day in the early 2000s, the word “National” was not in the title. We do not know who inadvertently added the word “national”. Also, we found no congressional records or presidential proclamations.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true national days.
This Day in History
Here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- Wiley Post discovers the jet stream. (1934)
- Japanese forces bomb Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack. It marked the U.S. entry into WWII. (1941)
- Marie Tussaud, created “Madame Tussaud’s Waxwork Museum”, was born on this day in 1761.
More December 7 Holidays
Here are more December 7 holidays and events we are certain you will enjoy:
International Civil Aviation Day
National Cotton Candy Day – would you like some fairy floss?
Pearl Harbor Day – It’s “a day that will live in infamy”.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date.
Famous December Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Recipe of the Day: Spinach Soufflé
Ecards Send a free Ecard for Letter Writing Day or just about any December calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Holiday Insights, where every day in December is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Thus, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Letter Writing Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. December holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
