Frankenstein Friday – last Friday in October
Thank God It’s Friday. Frankenstein Friday is a day to celebrate. Frankenstein Friday celebrates the birth of Frankenstein and Victor Frankenstein, the Monster’s creator. Frankenstein is one of the best-known horror characters, dating back to the 1800s. We can’t imagine the Halloween Season without the presence of Frankenstein, lurking somewhere in the darkness.
To clear up a little confusion. The Scientist that created the Monster was Victor Frankenstein. The Monster he brought to life was “Frankenstein’s Monster”. However, many people refer to the Monster as “Frankenstein”.
Frankenstein was born in 1818 when Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, at the age of 21, wrote the story “Frankenstein”.
Frankenstein’s Mother: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Father of Frankenstein: Boris Karloff
To celebrate Frankenstein Day we suggest you read the novel or see a Frankenstein movie.
Ron MacCloskey, the creator of Frankenstein Day, by awarding “The Franky” to someone who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of Frankenstein. Maybe next year, you will receive the coveted “Franky” award.
How to Celebrate Frankenstein Friday
- To celebrate Frankenstein Friday, we suggest you read Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel
- See a Frankenstein movie. The older black and white movies are the scariest.
- Purchase a Frankenstein costume and walk around the neighborhood.
- Hold a Frankenstein Party. It’s on a Friday night, so the party can go on late into the night.
- Learn more about Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the Monster.
History and Origin of Frankenstein Friday
Frankenstein Friday was created by Ron MacCloskey from Westfield, New Jersey in 1997.
Ron’s hometown of Westfield, NJ. is also the hometown of Charles Addams, the New York Times magazine Cartoonist who created The Addams Family. Ron’s interest in Frankenstein comes as no surprise.
Ron picked Friday to celebrate Frankenstein Day for the “FR” connection, and because more people can party on Friday than on other nights of the week.
Plush Animal Lover’s Day– always observed on October 28th
Plush Animal Lover’s Day, a fun October 28th holiday. Plush Animal Day is a day to enjoy your plush, stuffed Animals. Young kids, and even many grown-up kids love them.
The objective of Plush Animals Day is simple: enjoy and appreciate your plush, stuffed Animals. Give them a little love and special attention today. I they’ve lost a little of their “plush”, that’s okay. You still love ’em.
Ways to Celebrate Plush Animal Lovers Day
- Spend time with your stuffed Animals.
- Buy a new stuffed Animal for each of your kids. While you’re at it, get one for you, too!
- Have a party with your stuffed Animals.
- Give a plush, stuffed Animal to a child in need.
History and Origin of Plush Animal Lovers Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of Plush Animal Lovers Day and the earliest reference to this holiday was 2014.
Aside from Ecard companies and calendar websites, there is little reference Plush Animal Lovers Day.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
