I thought I would remind you September 24th was Bluebird of Happiness Day #BluebirdOfHappinessDay. The way I’ve been feeling lately I sure could use some #happiness so if you see the Bluebird of Happiness please send him my way. Then if you need happiness as well I will send him back your way.
Bluebird of Happiness Day is observed each year on September 24th because Bluebirds have long been associated with joy, happiness, and luck. Bluebirds can be spotted on wedding cards and nursery walls, and have been the subjects of many paintings and songs.
The phrase ‘Bluebird Days’ is used to describe a Sunny day following a Storm. If you are into Skiing and Snowboarding, you probably know that ‘Bluebird days’ is also used to refer to days with Sunshine, good visibility, and fresh snow! I wanted to remind you Bluebirds are cherished for their beauty, and there devotion to their family, and delightful singing. These tiny creatures known as a Bluebird remind us of the small joys that we get to experience every day.
You should know just as my family does that a Bluebird is easy to spot but did you know a male Bluebird has a brilliant blue back and flame-orange belly, while a female Bluebird has duller colors than the males, much like many other birds. Which I didn’t know and neither did Charlie or David. What about you?
For the longest time, it has been known that the Bluebird is a harbinger of happiness. This notion was first held by the Chinese who saw the Bird as immortal, a protector, and a symbol of the Sun. Native Americans too were in deep awe of the Bluebird.
Navajos revered the Bluebird as a spirit in animal form, and the Iroquois believed the Bluebird’s song would make the harsh Winters bearable. For the Russians, the Bluebird represented hope. In 1908, a play named “The Blue Bird” by Maurice Maeterlinck depicted two children in search of the Bluebird of Happiness.
The play The Bluebird of Happiness was adapted into an opera, several films, and a children’s novel, further popularizing the assumption that Bluebirds bring happiness. I didn’t know there was a play, Opera or even films. Did you?
Historically, the Bluebird has featured in everything from artwork to advertisements and it is also believed that the Bluebird announces the arrival of Spring. Early American pioneers called these Birds ‘Blue Robins’ because of their bright orange breasts and iridescent blue back and tail.
Bluebirds are friends to gardeners because they keep plant-damaging Insects and other pests at bay. In 1934, the song ‘Bluebird of Happiness’ was recorded. The song was composed by Sandor Harmati and the words were written by Edward Heyman
. By 1945, the song had become an international hit. Many other Bluebird songs followed, including Judy Garland’s ‘Hello, Bluebird’ and Paul McCartney’s ‘Bluebird.’ It’s safe to say that for many years to come, Bluebirds will continue to be the symbol for all things good.
How To Celebrate Bluebird of Happiness Day
- If you have the opportunity today you should go Birdwatching in the nearby greens to spot your favorite Bluebirds on Bluebird of Happiness Day. Who knows you might spot rare Birds too!
- With their brilliant blue plumage, Bluebirds are every painter’s dream. If you enjoy drawing try sketching or painting a bluebird on Bluebird of Happiness Day. Especially if your #Homeschooling your children let them paint Bluebirds to display in your classrooms.
- If you have the means today you should gift yourself a painting or figurine of a Bluebird. Display the Bluebird by your bedside to usher in good luck and happiness every day.
Facts About Bluebirds
- Bluebirds can be spotted all across America, including the Mountain ranges.
- Two specific male and female Birds will stay together throughout the breeding season and may breed together later, too.
- Bluebirds can hunt for tiny Bugs from up to 60 feet away.
- The Mountain Bluebird is also known as the Arctic Bluebird.
- The Bluebird enjoys the distinction of being the State bird of Missouri.
Why People Love Bluebird of Happiness Day
- Bluebirds remind us that joy can be found in the smallest things in life and all we have to do is pause and look for inspiration around us.
- Bluebirds have been celebrated as the harbingers of happiness for centuries and The Chinese, Russians, Native Americans, and others revere the Bluebird for its happy temperament.
- Bluebird of Happiness Day also reminds us of the deep bond that humans share with Mother Nature. Take this day to pledge to protect Birds, Animals, and plants around you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
