December 22

National Short Person Day

Embrace the little things in life this National Short Person Day - stand tall and show off your unique personality!

Yearly Date

December 22

Observed in

Introduction

Get ready to stand tall on National Short Person Day on December 22! This special day was created to recognize and celebrate the many gifts that short people bring. It's a great opportunity for those who are vertically challenged to come together and appreciate their unique strengths, including flexibility, agility and creativity.

National Short Person Day Timeline

1990

Short People Advocacy

The National Organization of Short Statured Adults (NOSSA) is formed to promote understanding and acceptance of short people.

2005

Short People Bill Introduced

California Assembly member Bill Maze introduced a bill to protect short people from discrimination. The bill did not pass.

2007

Shorter Model's Breakthrough

Jade Thirlwall, a 5'3" model, wins America's Next Top Model cycle 9, breaking the stereotypical tall-figure requirement in the fashion industry.

2010

Shortest NBA Player

Nate Robinson at 5'9", known as the shortest NBA player, wins his third Slam Dunk title, showing height doesn't limit achievement.

2018

National Short Person Day Recognized

Popularize through social media, National Short Person day started to gain recognition and acceptance as a day to celebrate short people.

How to Celebrate National Short Person Day

1 Organize a parade

Gather all your short friends and throw a parade in your town! Have everyone dress up and make it unique. You can even have floats and marching bands to really make it memorable.

2 Build a clubhouse

Gather all the materials you need, from wood to nails, and build a special clubhouse for all your short friends. Make sure to hang signs that only allow entry for people under 5’4”.

3 Have a movie night

Grab some popcorn, pick out your favorite movies, and celebrate National Short Person Day with a movie night. Choose movies that feature short people or ones that are set in small towns.

4 Go out for dinner

Plan a special dinner outing with all your short friends. Choose restaurants or eateries with booths that are adapted for smaller people. Don't forget to bring cake for dessert!

5 Create artwork

Gather materials like paint, colored pencils, paper, and more to create artwork celebrating short people. Hang the art in public spaces or organize an art show so others can appreciate it too!

Why We Love National Short Person Day

Short people have unique perspectives

Short people often have a unique perspective on life that can be quite different from tall people. They take in the world from a slightly different angle, and this can lead to interesting insights and opinions. Plus, they tend to approach situations with creativity, resourcefulness, and an understanding that comes from seeing things through a different set of eyes!

Short people are resilient

Despite their size, short people are some of the toughest and most resilient individuals around. Throughout history, they've been faced with countless challenges due to their stature - but rather than being discouraged or deterred, they've continued to persevere and thrive despite any obstacles that come their way.

Short people appreciate every moment

Because of their unique perspective on life, short people often make the most of every opportunity available to them. They know that time is precious and that moments can't be taken for granted, so they're usually focused on making the most out of each day!