June 28 - National Paul Bunyan Day

Happy National Paul Bunyan Day! On June 28, we remember fondly the tales of the big blue ox and a mighty lumberjack. 

Described as a giant and a lumberjack of unusual skill, Paul Bunyan is one of the most famous North American folklore heroes. In the tales, Paul Bunyan was almost always accompanied by his companion, Babe the Blue Ox. 

Was He Real? 

First appearing in print in 1906, in a story published by Northern Michigan journalist James MacGillivray, Bunyan’s character originated in folktales circulated among lumberjacks in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada.  

One account that states that the tales began during the Papineau Rebellion of 1837. 

In 1914, American logger and advertising manager for the Red River Lumber Company William B. Laughead reworked the stories for a logging company’s advertising campaign.  

The campaign breathed new life into the growing legendary character of Paul Bunyan. 

It was the 1922 edition of Laughead’s tales that inspired many others and soon the character’s plaid shirt and far-fetched characteristics spread across all of the United States and Canada. 

Many cities in the north-central section of the United States, claim the title as the official home of Paul Bunyan.   

The Folklore 

While folklore surrounds the lumberjack, Paul Bunyan is one character that has an origin story. One Paul Bunyan legend claims it took five storks to carry him as a newborn.  

As he grew a little older, when he clapped his hands and laughed, windows shook and shattered.  

The story continues that he sawed off the legs of his parents’ bed in the middle of the night when he was only seven months old.  

The tall tale also credits Bunyan with forming the Grand Canyon as he and Babe the Blue Ox walked through, dragging his ax behind him. 

Another myth suggests Bunyan created the Great Lakes so that Babe had a watering hole. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Read one or several of the Paul Bunyan tales. Share your adventures as you find the various statues dedicated to this folklore hero.  

Use #NationalPaulBunyanDay to share on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® is researching the origin of this larger than life celebration. 

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June 28 - National Insurance Awareness Day

Happy National Insurance Awareness Day! Now who do you think invented that!?! On June 28 each year, this day encourages us to review our insurance policies. 

Insurance offers security, covering loved ones, and recovering losses in the event of damage, illness, or death. It offers protection but over time the value of our homes and the items in them may appreciate or change.  

What was once worth $100,000.00 a decade ago may be worth much more today. Be sure your policies keep up with the values. 

No matter where we live, replacing everything we own would be difficult if disaster struck. 

From the first-time apartment to the 30-year mortgage, our possessions, property, loved ones and even those who visit deserve the protection the comes with homeowners or renters policy. 

The observance offers an opportunity to learn more about the types of policies available, too. Here are some things to consider:

 

• •  Get a free quote – this is a great way for renters or anyone considering a new policy to comparison shop. 

• • Evaluate your current possessions. 

• • How has your family changed? Has your family grown or have family members moved away? How many pets do you have? 

• • Do you plan to buy a new home? 

• • Do you need flood insurance? 

• • Are there big changes ahead that will influence the amount of insurance you will need?

While insurance doesn’t cover everything, it does ease the cost burden should a disaster strike. 

Other policies to review include your automobile and life insurance policies. Annual enrollments for health insurance take place at various times of the year.  

Making sure you know when your enrollment period begins and ends gives you an opportunity to make needed changes. It also serves as a reminder to use up any Flexible Savings Account funds before you lose them. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Take time to review your coverage to be sure you are not under or over-insured. National Day Calendar® also have a list of valuable tips you can review to help you make decisions as well. 

https:/www./nationaldaycalendar.com/insurance/ 

Use #NationalInsuranceAwarenessDay to share on social media. 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® is researching the origins of this security holiday. While we do, check out these other home and health preparedness days: 

• • International Universal Health Coverage Day 

• • Home Office Safety and Security Week 

• • Home Warranty Day 

• • National Preparedness Month 

 How good is your insurance? 

#NationalInsuranceAwarenessDay 

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