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Enjoy the excitement of National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day with friends - get creative, make it a competition, and have fun!
March 13 is National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day, a day to celebrate the superstition of opening an umbrella indoors and all that it represents! It's believed that doing so brings with it bad luck. But in reality, this tradition dates back thousands of years and was first observed by Ancient Chinese farmers who used umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun while they worked in their fields. So if you're feeling extra lucky on March 13th, join us in celebrating National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Western Umbrella Introduction</div><div class='timeline-text'>Umbrella use extends beyond East Asia and the Middle East, becoming a common accessory in Europe for protection from rain.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1851</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Indoor Umbrella Superstition Spreads</div><div class='timeline-text'>The superstition about opening umbrellas indoors begins circulating more widely in Western societies, attributing it to bad luck.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1926</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Singing in the Rain</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popular song "Singing in the Rain" is released, celebrating umbrella use and leading to an increase in umbrella-related culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Umbrella in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The umbrella becomes a central prop in films and TV shows such as "Friends" and "Mary Poppins," remaining part of popular superstition lore.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas & Ruth Roy of Pennsylvania, creators of many imaginative holidays, officially initiate National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate umbrellas</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring out the paint and markers and get creative. Have a competition to see who can make the most colorful, creative, or outrageous design.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play indoor umbrella games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host an indoor umbrella game tournament with all your friends. Make up some games like Umbrella Hockey, Umbrella Jousting, or even Musical Umbrellas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have an umbrella picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a picnic blanket and eat lunch under the umbrellas. Enjoy the protection from any rain that might come indoors.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make umbrella art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some supplies like paper, scissors, glue, string and let your imagination run wild. You can hang your creations up around the house or give them away as gifts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have an umbrella race</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set up a course in your home or backyard and have a race using only umbrellas! Whoever crosses the finish line first wins.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Creative Challenge</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to explore their creativity. From decorating umbrellas to creating umbrella-inspired art, there's a myriad of exciting and creative activities that this special day encourages.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Fun Group Activities</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>This day promotes shared activities among friends, family or co-workers. Whether it be a friendly game of 'Umbrella Hockey' or 'Musical Umbrellas', it provides an excellent opportunity for team-building and bonding through a unique and fun experience.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Breaks Superstition</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day is a fun way to break the age-old superstition of opening an umbrella indoors. It encourages bravery and a sense of amusement in disregarding this old wife's tale, bringing about an atmosphere of laughter and joy.</p></div></div>
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