I need to get ahold of my niece Lily today and see if she wants to celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day with me today. She can bring any Bears she has over and we can have a Tea party then we can go shopping for new Teddy Bears. Would you like to go with us?
Raise your glasses and let’s cheer Teddy Bear lovers and owners! Let’s celebrate one of the best toys we’ve ever owned on National American Teddy Bear Day, on November 14th. Teddy Bears have been our comfort bed pals since our childhood.
We give Teddy Bears names, hug Teddy Bears while we sleep and take Teddy Bears everywhere with us. These soft furry friends are a reminder of childhood. Teddy Bears come in different sizes, colors, and materials and have been a popular toy choice since their creation in the early 20th Century.
Do you remember the name of your Teddy Bear when you were young? Today, we celebrate Teddy Bears whether you gave them away, stashed them in the attic or still sleep with your childhood Teddy Bear. We just ask that you love them.
National American Teddy Bear Day cannot be traced, however, Teddy Bears can. Did you know the first stuffed Teddy Bear was made by Margarete Steiff for her nephew after they visited a Zoo in 1903. The Bear toys were named Teddy Bears by Morris Michtom, after he was inspired by a caricature drawn of President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot a Bear on a hunting trip in Mississippi on November 14,1902. He sought permission to use his name for the Bears and went on to make a lot of Teddy Bears. Since then, Teddy Bears have been a part of many childhoods.
Teddy Bears were originally made with Mohair Fur which is obtained from Goats, combed, woven, and trimmed to form a fur covering for the Bears. Now, Teddy Bears are commonly made with velour, satin, denim, and synthetic fur.
Art pieces have been made featuring Teddy Bears. In 1907, a composer, John Walter Bratton, wrote an instrumental titled ”The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”. Lyrics were added later in 1932 by Jimmy Kennedy. A children’s book series based on Bears was written by Seymore Eaton, an American educator. Teddy Bears appeared on TV in the 1990s. There was Teddy Ruxpin, Super Ted, and Winnie the Pooh.
Teddy bears have emotional and mental effects on kids. The calming effects that Teddy Bears have on children led to the introduction of the Teddy Bear Corps program, where police officers, fire, and medical officials give a distressed child a Teddy Bear in a time of crisis.
Teddy Bears are a symbol of love, care, and hugs. Teddy bears are shared as gifts to show care and love, especially on birthdays and Valentine’s Day. Do you have a Teddy Bear you love or would you like to go shopping with me today to get your very own Teddy Bear?
How To Celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day
- Throw a party in honor of your teddy Bears and invite your family and friends to join!
- You never need to throw a Teddy Bear away because you can donate them to children and make them smile.
- Teddy Bears have long been on our screens take the opportunity today and tune in to a movie featuring Teddy Bears and enjoy movies with your friends and family.
Facts About Teddy Bears
- The world’s largest Teddy bear was 55 feet 4 inches tall and it is named C.T. Dreams and has been standing tall in Wichita, Kansas since 2008.
- If you have more than 8026 stuffed Teddy Bears like Jackie Miley from South Dakota you are a true fan of Teddy Bears.
- The world’s smallest Teddy Bear was created by Cheryl Moss, this minute Teddy Bear is just 0.29 inches tall.
- The first Teddy Bear adaptation on TV is “The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin”, in 1986.
- The first use of ‘Teddy Bear’ by the Oxford English dictionary is dated to 1906.
Why People Love National American Teddy Bear Day
Even as we share love through Teddy Bears, we also get reminders that we are loved as well.
We are reminded of our childhood memories including sleeping with our favorite Teddy Bear.
Teddy Bears are trademarks of love and care and by celebrating and sharing Teddy Bears, we are showing care to others.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
