Multiple sites mark designated days to celebrate that are off-beat holidays in the U.S. and around the world. NationalDayCalendar is one. NationalDay365 is another.
National days are not truly “National” days. There’s no act of Congress declaring it so. Still, they’re fun and I enjoy seeing posts on FB alerting me to them.
This month January 15th was designated as National Hat Day. To celebrate you are supposed to wear and enjoy a hat of your choice and style. Some hatter wanting to sell his hats probably originated the celebration.
Hats come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and styles. There’s a hat to fit every head size and personality.
Wearing a hat can …
- make a statement.
- identify your occupation or promote a cause or product.
- keep your head warm or the sun from your eyes.
That last reason is why I wear my Irish cap all winter to keep me warm and a sun visor all summer to block the sun.
In the early 19th century, a woman didn’t go out without her hat. Hats have more or less disappeared from everyday fashion attire in the U.S.
On the other hand, if you’re attending the Kentucky Derby a hat is a requirement. The Derby gives a woman the opportunity to express her inner Southern Belle. I’ve even been known to wear a hat while I watch the broadcast on television.
National Hat Day allows us to try out hats. From the fantastic to the sublime, no rules or no limits. Wearing a hat is much like getting into costume, you might be pleasantly surprised to see what type of character you become.
National Hat Day is a fun way to express yourself. Mark your calendar and next year grab YOUR chance to display your favorite headgear.
Or don’t wait until then. Why not wear different hats any day?
I love hats, the fancier the better. It may have something to do with my 365 days a year bad hair days.