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Celebrate National Pink Day with joy and creativity! Get inspired by the many shades of pink - from soft pastels to vibrant fuchsias!
Join us in celebrating National Pink Day on June 23! What started out as a small celebration of the color pink by an elementary school teacher has grown into an international observance that celebrates the vibrancy and joy of pink. This fun holiday is all about recognizing how powerful, positive, and beautiful this hue can be. So don your favorite shade of pink and get ready to celebrate!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pink in Fashion</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, pink becomes a popular color in fashion, representing youth and femininity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pink's Popularity Soars</div><div class='timeline-text'>The color pink becomes extremely fashionable after Christian Dior's "New Look" is introduced with softer, more feminine lines in clothing and pinks becoming prevalent in color palettes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Pink Triangle Symbol</div><div class='timeline-text'>The pink triangle is reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a symbol of pride, having originally been used in Nazi concentration camps to identify homosexual prisoners.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer</div><div class='timeline-text'>The pink ribbon is adopted as a symbol of breast cancer awareness, further instilling pink as a color representing strength and resilience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Millennial Pink Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "Millennial Pink" emerges, referring to a muted shade of the color that has gained popularity and is associated with gender neutrality.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Pink Day Celebrated</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Pink Day is now celebrated annually on June 23 to embrace the positivity and diversity of pink.</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'>Wear pink</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>From head to toe, dress yourself in pink to celebrate National Pink Day. Put on your favorite pink shirt and add some other pink clothing items such as a skirt, pants, socks, or accessories.</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'>Eat pink</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are plenty of foods that have a pinkish hue. Make it a point to eat only pink foods for a day. Try watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cherries, raspberries, and salmon.</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'>Decorate with pink</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>It's time to bring out all the decorations with a rosy hue. Hang up some balloons or streamers in your favorite shade of pink. Add some beautiful flowers in the mix and you'll be set.</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'>Do something nice for someone</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>National Pink Day is about showing kindness and compassion for others. Do something special for a friend like baking cookies or sending an encouraging note.</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 a picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family together for a picnic in the park! Pack some delicious treats like sandwiches and cupcakes that are colored pink to make it extra festive.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pink is a happy color</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Who doesn't love pink? It's a bright, cheerful color that instantly puts smiles on people's faces and adds a fun flair to any ensemble. Plus, it looks great on everyone regardless of age, gender or skin tone!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pink is associated with femininity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pink has long been seen as a feminine color and is often used to represent female empowerment and activism around the world. So wearing pink not only looks cute, but it also makes a powerful statement about embracing your femininity!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pink stands for compassion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to being a notoriously girly hue, pink is also associated with compassion and kindness. What better way to show some love than by adding some pink into your wardrobe? Not only is pink stylish but it also sends out goodwill vibes wherever you go!</p></div></div>
National Pink Day is celebrated on June 23 every year. In 2024 National Pink Day will occur on a Sunday.
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