World Sauntering Day
About World Sauntering Day
When is World Sauntering Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 19
World Sauntering Day is a day to saunter here and there, wherever you go. On this June 19 holiday, practice your sauntering technique. Begin by taking a leisurely stroll in the park with a friend. If you have a dog, then take him along, too.
You can spend your life walking through life, jogging through life, or being dragged through life. But, life is far more enjoyable, if you saunter through it. It’s doubly true if you saunter with a friend or loved one.
Sauntering is not an ordinary walk, jog, trot, or run. Rather, it is a form of strolling at a leisurely pace. Sauntering is a very casual, yet stylish, form of movement from point A to Point B. The dictionary defines sauntering as walking along slowly, happily, and aimlessly. Now, doesn’t this sound like a grand way to get around on this sunny and warm June 19 holiday?
How to Celebrate and Participate in World Sauntering Day
There are a lot of ways to celebrate World Sauntering Day.
- Before you go out to celebrate, practice your sauntering technique so everyone will be impressed.
- Stroll in the park, hand in hand with your sweetie.
- Walk in the woods with your dog.
- Saunter down the street.
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History and Origin of World Sauntering Day
TW. T. Rabe at Mackinac Island, Michigan created this holiday in the 1970s while he was the Public Relations Director for a hotel on the island. He was well known for his publicity stunts. Rabe describes it as “the lost art of Victorian sauntering.”
This Day in History
Besides World Sauntering Day, here are some things that happened on June 19:
- The Federal Communications Commission is created. (1934)
- After an 83-day filibuster, Congress approves the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (1964)
- We celebrate the birth of Dancer, choreographer, and “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul on this day in 1962.
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More About Today
Learn more about the “happenings” on this date.
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in June. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for World Sauntering Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
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