Umbrella Day
About Umbrella Day
When is Umbrella Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 10
Umbrella Day is today, a February 10 holiday. This special day is in honor of one of the world’s most invaluable inventions. On a rainy day, we are sure glad that someone was smart enough to invent it. You can use it for protection from snow and sleet. It’s also increasingly popular to use umbrellas to shade ourselves from harmful UV radiation, and the heat of the sun. This is especially true due to Global warming.
Umbrellas come in all sorts of sizes, colors, shapes, and, designs. Businesses and organizations use them for advertising, and placing their company name or logo on them. The smallest umbrellas fit inside a purse or glove compartment. Huge golf umbrellas are popular sizes. And, don’t forget lawn and beach umbrellas. Ultimately, there’s an umbrella or two, made just for you.
How to Celebrate Umbrella Day
You can celebrate Umbrella Day in several ways. Here are some ideas:
First, make sure your umbrella is handy. And, make sure it is in good repair.
Second, use it. Walk around with it, rain or shine.
If you don’t have an umbrella, isn’t it time to get one?
Buy one as a gift for someone.
Share your umbrella with someone who doesn’t have one.
Today's Quote
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – – Wayne Gretzky
History and Origin of Umbrella Day
Despite two in-depth research studies, we did not identify the creator of this holiday. Nor, did we discover the reason it was created. The earliest reference we found was in 2005.
For decades, this holiday was titled “Umbrella Day”. Then, a few years ago, a few holiday internet websites incorrectly added the word “National” to the title. Certainly, this is not the title as established by the creator of this holiday.
There is no evidence to suggest that this is truly a “National” day, which requires an act of Congress. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation about this special day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to Umbrella Day, here are some other things that happened on this day:
- France cedes Canada to England, ending the French and Indian War. (1763)
- Glenn Miller receives the first-ever gold record for selling a million copies of a song. And the song is…..”The Chattanooga Choo Choo”. (1942)
- Australian PGA golfer Greg Norman was born on this day in 1966.
More February 10 Holidays
Besides Umbrella Day, here is another February 10 holiday to celebrate and enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous February Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Umbrella Day, or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
February Birthdays Flower of the Day: Torch Lily
Recipe of the Day: Homemade Potato Chips
Holiday Insights, where every day in February is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. So, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to Umbrella 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. February 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.
