September 22 - Dear Diary Day

Happy Dear Diary Day! On September 22 each year, we celebrate the way you help us document our lives.  

On Dear Diary Day, you can write an extra entry. For those who don’t keep a diary, consider starting one. 

Also known as journaling, studies have shown expressing our thoughts in a written form every day reduces anxiety and stress. It also broadens our vocabulary and language skills.     

By writing our stressors out on paper or tapping them out on the computer, we organize our thoughts and develop tools for dealing with our everyday struggles.  

Through long-term journaling and diary-keeping, we focus our energy on resolving issues and achieving goals.  

Over time, a diary can offer many rewards including memories. We can see our successes and learn from our mistakes.  

But diaries aren’t just for reducing stress. They offer us a glimpse into how we change and remind us of events long forgotten. Diaries also offer a reference for future generations.  

While many may think of diaries as a place to keep precious secrets, they also provide a look at how life has changed from one generation to another.  

They also serve as a reminder of ways long forgotten, words no longer in use or attitudes that were once acceptable. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Write a special entry in your diary and take a look back. See how your diary has progressed. If you have one, consider starting one. Explore published diaries of notable people.  

Share your favorite entry and use #DearDiaryDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

American film, television and voice actor Thomas Roy and his wife Ruth at Wellcat.com created Dear Diary Day. 

#DearDiaryDay 

@nichecinema

September 22 - National Hobbit Day

Happy National Hobbit Day! On September 22, explore the Shire during the day. While there, celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.  

On September 22, 3001—a date of “special magnificence,” Bilbo celebrated his eleventy-first birthday and Frodo his 33rd. 

The novels "The Hobbit" (1937) and the epic "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (1954–55) written by English author, poet, philologist, and academic J.R.R. Tolkien, bring to life the world of Middle-Earth.  

According to the stories, Bilbo and Frodo were born during the Third Age in the years 2890 and 2968 respectively. Translated to Shire-reckoning, Bilbo was born in 1290 and Frodo in 1368. 

"I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." ~Bilbo Baggins ~ Lord of the Rings ~ J.R.R. Tolkien 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Join celebrations or have a National Hobbit Day party of your own. Reading the book or watching the films are other ways to enjoy the day. Create a celebration worthy of a Hobbit. You don't even need pointed ears or hairy feet to participate. 

• Everyone should dress for the occasion. 

• Even though the trilogy takes place in the future, there’s a very medieval and mystical feel to the costumes.  

• Supply plenty of cakes, teas, and wine. 

• Invite a large crowd. Hobbits come from big families. 

• Read from the trilogy or make a big speech. 

• Be merry and dance. Provide music as well. 

Share your celebration using #HobbitDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

The American Tolkien Society is an educational charity and literary society devoted to the study and promotion of the life and works of Tolkien.  

 
They first proclaimed National Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week on November 6, 1969. Tolkein's daughter Priscilla currently serves as Vice President. 

#HobbitDay 

@JRRTolkien 

@TolkienSociety  

@nichecinema 

September 22 - National Legwear Day

Happy National Legwear Day! On September 22, today coincides perfectly with the beautiful changing leaves. The air is getting cooler, and fashion magazines are covering the best of fall style. 

Legwear offers some of the most important ways to express personal style. 

From sheers and tights to leggings and anklets, even men’s, women’s and kids’ socks complete a look. No wonder the garment needed its own holiday! 

Elizabeth I was presented her first pair of stockings in 1598. These days, women choose from numerous types of legwear.  

 

Depending on the occasion, their options include opaque, brightly colored tights, textured anklets, and foundation finishes. Sheer hose offers a more subtle approach in shades for all skin colors and tones. 

Men’s socks have evolved, too. From the basics to offerings with statement-making graphics and colors, the men step out colorfully or stately.  

As ties fade from the workplace, socks function as an expression of style as well. And kids continue to enjoy fun characters and prints in their legwear, along with a rainbow of colors. 

Legwear offers everyone comfort, quality, and value. And whether on Main Street or the runways of Milan Fashion Week, everyone turns to legwear to put a kick in their step, complete a look and add individual style to any outfit. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

On National Legwear Day, let your legs do the talking. Show off some bold leggings, a sophisticated monochromatic textured pair of tights, the newest lace anklets or a pair of graphic socks that can’t go unnoticed.  

 
Use patterns, colors, textures, or sheers to add pop to any outfit, boost your confidence, and highlight your fashion flair. 

And to celebrate, be sure to show a little leg by posting your favorite look on social media using #NationalLegwearDay and #MyStyleKick! 

HISTORY 

As the leading global manufacturer of legwear, American multinational clothing company Handsbrands Inc® founded National Legwear Day to encourage everyone to express their styles with sheers, tights, leggings, anklets and men’s, women’s and kids’ socks.  

 
Consumers are wearing legwear each week to enhance their outfits, and can use it to make any occasion an opportunity for personal expression. So, of course, legwear deserved a day to be celebrated! 

The portfolio of Hanesbrands Inc® of legwear brands includes Hanes®, Champion®, L’eggs®, Just My Size®, Maidenform®, DKNY, DIM, Nur Die, Nur Der, RazzaMatazz, voodoo, Lovable, Kayser, Sheer Relief, Chesterfield, Zorba, Bonds, Explorer, and Rio. 

The Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Legwear Day to be observed annually on September 22, beginning in 2017. 

#NationalLegwearDay 

#MyStyleKick 

@Hanes 

@hanesbrandsinc 

@nichecinema