International Fairy Day is observed on June 24 each year. The purpose of this day is to honour and celebrate mythical creatures such as fairies, and to use their stories to teach children valuable lessons. The belief that anything is possible in a utopia where there are elves and mythical creatures inspires children to strive for things that are deemed impossible by the current systems, with the confidence that they can achieve them. In order to demonstrate our belief in the existence of fairies, we celebrate International Fairy Day.
The background of International Fairy Day
Fairies are supposed to be mythical creatures with supernatural abilities. Fairies, who are typically viewed as female, were a significant part of the European Renaissance. There are various descriptions of the existence of fairies, each originating in a different region of the globe and containing a different origin story. Some refer to them as the offspring of Eve, others as corrupted angels, and still others as the sisters of elves (the devil has always been in the details). For us, fairies are enchanting creatures renowned for their mischievous and playful nature.
According to the Peter Pan legend, a baby’s first laugh shattered into several fragments and became the origin of the existence of fairies and demons. The happiness and vitality of a child are a source of envy for adults, of whom we observe that every second person wishes to return to his youth. Since fairies are a symbol of youth and happiness, the desire to be a child again, to explore the fairy realm, and to fly carefree with Peter Pan is a popular fantasy.
Despite the fact that the majority of folklore and fantasy narratives have been discarded in favour of ever-evolving technology and devices, our realist society still has strong ties to fairies and demons. Baba Yaga may have been forgotten, but the adventures of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell remain vivid in the imaginations of both adults and children. To give these believers a day to commemorate, International Fairy Day has been celebrated annually on June 24 since its inception.
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INTERNATIONAL FAIRY DAY ACTIVITIES
Read tales about spirits
There are numerous publications about mythical creatures in the library. You can readily locate a book about fairies and read it to your children in order to inspire them.
Organise a drawing contest for fairies
Girls adore fairies; they are known to have a particular fondness for mystical things. Create a contest in which these young females can express their creativity by drawing a fairy. Give the victor a worthy reward.
Dress your daughters as nymphs.
Today, dress them up as if they were genuine fairies and send them to school. Give them glittering, glistening costumes and wands, and observe the delight in their eyes.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FAIRY DAY
Originally, fairies lacked wings; it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that people began to give them wings.
Although a nymph and a fairy share many similarities, they are not the same.
Toadstools are a globally recognised symbol of fairy enchantment.
Tell anyone who complains about having to work that even fairies have occupations; for instance, the tooth fairy must collect teeth for payment.
Fairies are renowned for being amusing, impish, and playful.
INTERNATIONAL FAIRY DAY DATES
Year | Date | Day |
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2023 | June 24 | Saturday |
2024 | June 24 | Monday |
2025 | June 24 | Tuesday |
2026 | June 24 | Wednesday |
2027 | June 24 | Thursday |