Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: July 30th, 2022. I don’t know about you but I think I will not only celebrate Father-in-Law Day but Paperback Book Day with the books David purchased for me last month. What will you celebrate today and why?
Father-In-Law Day honors our loving, father-in-law. Perhaps sometimes he is a little grumpy and intimidating. Regardless of his personality and charms, this holiday is dedicated to your spouse’s Dad who certainly deserves a little recognition.
Good ways to celebrate this holiday are to send him a card, spend a little time with him, or give him his favorite snack.
If you gave your Father-In-Law recognition on Father’s Day, it’s okay to give him a little recognition and a show of appreciation today, too.
Origin of Father-In-Law Day:
Like it’s counterpart Mother-In-Law Day we suspect that Father-In-Law Day was also created by the card companies, most likely Ecard companies.
International Day of Friendship
The World is filled with too much hatred, fighting and too much mistrust of others. The International Day of Friendship is certainly an opportunity to stop, and reverse, these worldwide problems.
According to the United Nations, the official sponsor of this holiday, the International Day of Friendship is set aside to promote friendship among people, cultures and Countries. Today is a time to encourage efforts towards peace, and to build bridges among different people. It is a day of respect for others, and a day to celebrate diversity.
According to the United Nations, on this day people, groups and governments should hold events and activities to promote mutual understanding and reconciliation.
On an individual level, use this day to promote friendship in big and small ways. You can begin by “extending an olive branch” to a sibling or a family member, neighbor, or an old friend who you’ve had a falling out with. If we all try just a little the World will be a friendlier, more peaceful place.
History and Origin of International Day of Friendship:
The origin of International Day of Friendship has roots as far back as 1919 in the United States. The Country of Paraguay was the first to celebrate this holiday on a national level on July 30th, 1958. Other Countries with early celebrations include: several Countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. Different Countries celebrated this holiday on varying dates in July, August and April.
In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official International Holiday, to be celebrated annually on July 30th.
National Cheesecake Day is today and as food holidays go, National Cheesecake Day is one of the tastiest treats.
Despite being a rich, high calorie, and cholesterol filled, Cheesecake is a very popular dessert. Because Cheesecake tastes so good. Cheesecake is enjoyed plain, or with your favorite Fruit topping.
Enjoy the day with a piece of Cheesecake, along with your favorite topping. If you have time, make the Cheesecake yourself.
Take a break today. Grab a paperback book and spend time reading this book because today is Paperback Book Day, a perfect time to curl up to a real book. Immersing yourself into the story. Fiction or non-fiction, whatever your genre choice, you’ll have a relaxing time reading a paperback book today.
In today’s electronic world, Ebooks are becoming increasingly more popular. Most people still agree, that reading a physical book is far more enjoyable. Real books have a comfortable and familiar feel about them. Physical books also have a familiar and pleasant smell. There’s an enjoyable feeling readers get, as they hold the book and turn the pages. It’s just not the same when you hold an Ebook, swiping pages as you go.
The Evolution of Paperback Books
Back in the day before the 1800s, books were bound in hard cover. Hard cover books were large and leather-bound, making them heavy. Many people could not afford them. Then, publishers began to print books with hard cardboard covers, making them a little lighter and less expensive. The Penguin Publishing Company in London, England first began publishing paperback books on July 30th, 1835. Smaller and much lighter, paperback books were produced at a fraction of the cost of hard cover books. Paperback books, became affordable to the general public and immediately became a huge success. Penguin Publishing Company produced 3 million paperback books in the first 12 months. Prior to 1835, a few other publishers had tried unsuccessfully to print paperback books. American Robert Fair de Graff was the first to create the “Pocket Book” in 1939 which was published by Simon & Schuster. The pocketbook was 4″ X 6″. 1.5 million pocket books were sold in the first year for just 25 cents each.
How to Celebrate Paperback Book Day
It’s =obvious how to celebrate this holiday. Put down your Ebook and grab a paperback book. Reach into the refrigerator an take out your favorite beverage and sit on your patio and enjoy a lazy Summer day reading.
if your looking for a song to listen to today check out Paperback Writer by the Beatles
“Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.” – – Joseph Addison
History and Origin of Paperback Book Day:
The history of the creation of paperback books is pretty clear. However, we have yet to identify the creator of this holiday and why he/she created Paperback Book Day. It’s pretty clear why this date was chosen, which is in 1835, Penguin Publishing Company in London, United Kingdom began printing paperback books. We traced this holiday back to 2012. Our speculation is that someone in the publishing business created this holiday. If so, it was most likely the Penguin Publishing Company
A couple of websites incorrectly refer to it as “National Paperback Book Day” but in the earliest recording of this holiday, the word “National” was not included in the title.
Neither the U.S. Congress, nor any President of the United States has proclaimed this holiday to be a true “National” holiday.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
