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Get ready to pop the question and make it a night to remember - National Promposal Day is here, so get creative and ask your date in style!
Get ready for an exciting and creative day on March 11 – National Promposal Day! This day is all about asking someone to prom in a unique and memorable way. It originated from the popular trend of "promposals" where students go above and beyond to ask their crush or significant other to prom. From flash mobs to personalized gifts, promposals have become a fun tradition among high schoolers. So why not join in on the fun and make your own promposal this year? You never know, it may just be the start of an unforgettable prom night!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prom Becomes Traditional</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 19th century, prom becomes a tradition in American high schools, initially as a modest tea dance for graduating seniors.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lavish Prom Trends Begin</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1970s, prom had evolved and was characterized by lavish dresses, tuxedos, and rented limousines. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Documented Promposal</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "promposal" is said to be coined and becomes popular after appearing in a Dallas Morning News article in 2001.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Promposal Goes Viral</div><div class='timeline-text'>A high school student in Connecticut asks his date to prom live on a local radio show, marking one of the first viral promposals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Promposal Day Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Promposal Day is officially recognized by the National Day Calendar. The day was created by Men's Wearhouse, an American retail store.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Promposal TV Show Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>MTV launches a reality TV show titled "Promposal", showcasing the most creative and exciting promposals from across the United States.</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'>Plan a themed promposal</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and plan a themed promposal for your crush. It could be based on their favorite movie, book, or hobby. They'll feel extra special and impressed by your thoughtfulness.</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'>Create a scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make your promposal an adventure by creating a scavenger hunt for your crush to follow. Leave clues leading to different locations and ultimately to the location where you'll ask them to prom.</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'>Surprise them with a flash mob</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of friends and plan a flash mob to surprise your crush with your promposal. This is sure to make them feel special and create a memorable moment.</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'>Write a song or poem</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're musically inclined, write a song or poem for your crush to ask them to prom. This personal touch will show them how much they mean to you.</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'>Go old school with a handwritten note</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In the age of technology, a handwritten note can be a sweet and unexpected way to ask someone to prom. Write a heartfelt message and leave it for your crush to find. Bonus points if you include a small gift or treat.</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'>It's a chance to showcase creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Promposals have become more elaborate and creative over the years, with students putting a lot of thought and effort into asking someone to prom. National Promposal Day allows for even more opportunities to come up with unique and memorable ways to ask that special someone out.</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'>It's a celebration of young love and friendship</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prom is not just about getting dressed up and dancing the night away - it's also a time to celebrate relationships and friendships. National Promposal Day reminds us of the excitement and joy of asking someone to prom or being asked by someone we care about.</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'>It creates lasting memories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether the promposal is successful or not, it is sure to create lasting memories for those involved. National Promposal Day celebrates these moments and encourages people to make them even more special by adding personal touches and going the extra mile to make someone feel special.</p></div></div>
National Promposal Day is celebrated on March 11 every year. In 2024, National Promposal Day will occur on a Monday.
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