Welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays. Did you know today is Dictionary Day? Do you have a dictionary or do you rely on the computer or your phone? We have several dictionary in our home. Including the first one Charlie received as a gift from his Aunt Judy. Which we use in our Homeschool.
Dictionary Day– always observed on October 16th
October 16th is Dictionary Day, in honor of Noah Webster, who was considered the Father of the American Dictionary. Did you know Noah Webster was born on October 16th, 1758.
The objective of Dictionary Day is to emphasize the importance of dictionary skills, and seeks to improve our vocabulary.
Webster began to write his dictionary at the age of 43 and it took him 27 years to finish it! In addition to traditional English vocabulary, the dictionary contained uniquely American words.
Celebrate Dictionary Day by reading the “Good Book” the Dictionary! We challenge you to learn new words today.
How to Celebrate Dictionary Day
- Improve your vocabulary.
- Spend some time with the dictionary today looking for new words.
- Read about Noah Webster, the Father of the American Dictionary.
- Give someone a dictionary.
History and Origin of Dictionary Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of Dictionary Day but we know the “What”, the “Where” and the “Why”. We just do not know the “Who” or the “When” about Dictionary Day.
There is some reference to this as a “National” Holiday but we did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” Holiday and we found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
