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Let's honor the amazing Taras in our lives on National Tara Day - whether it's your friend, sister, or daughter, show them some love and appreciation today!
Get ready to celebrate a day dedicated to all the Taras out there on January 11 – National Tara Day! This day was created as a way to honor and appreciate anyone with the name Tara, which means "star" in Gaelic. It's also a celebration of perseverance and strength, as the origin of the name comes from an Irish legend about a powerful goddess who saved her people from destruction. Whether you know someone named Tara or not, this is a great opportunity to spread positivity and shine like a star!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1200s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Tara</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name Tara has historical roots in Ireland, originating from the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland.</div></div></div><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'>Tara in Literature</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name Tara was popularized in the 19th century through Irish-born authors and playwrights who used it in their works.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1936</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gone with the Wind</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name was further popularized by Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind", where Tara is the name of the plantation homestead.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Tara Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1990s, Tara was a top 100 favorite name for girls in the U.S., attributed in part to popular TV and movie characters at the time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tara in Television</div><div class='timeline-text'>Characters named Tara featured in many popular television series, such as 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'True Blood', further enhancing the name's prevalence.</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'>Inception of National Tara Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Tara Day was celebrated in the United States to honor and appreciate anyone with the name Tara.</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'>Dress up as Tara</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get into the spirit of National Tara Day by dressing up as the iconic character. Put on a flowy dress, add some flowers to your hair, and channel your inner free-spirited goddess.</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'>Watch a Tara-themed movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and watch a movie featuring the name Tara in the title. Some suggestions include "Gone with the Wind," "Tara Road," or "A Star is Born."</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 a Tara-inspired picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack a basket full of delicious snacks and head to a park or scenic spot to have a Tara-inspired picnic. Don't forget to bring a book or journal to channel the character's love for nature and writing.</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'>Create a Tara-inspired playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a playlist featuring songs with the name Tara in the title. This could include "Tara's Theme" from Gone with the Wind, "Tara" by Roxy Music, or "Tara" by the band Cat Empire.</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'>Explore a new place</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a place you've never been before and embrace your adventurous side, just like Tara did in her travels. This could be a new city, hiking trail, or even just a new restaurant in your town.</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 celebrates a special person named Tara</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Tara Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for anyone in your life named Tara. Whether it's a friend, family member, or even yourself, this day serves as a reminder to cherish the Taras in our lives and all that they bring to it.</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 chance to spread kindness and love</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Tara Day, take the opportunity to perform acts of kindness for others as a way to honor the special person in your life. You can do small things like baking treats or writing kind notes or bigger gestures like volunteering your time - either way, it's a great way to spread love and positivity.</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's a reminder to celebrate individuality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No two Taras are exactly alike, and that's something worth celebrating! National Tara Day encourages us to appreciate and embrace our unique traits and quirks, and to recognize that every Tara - and every person - is special in their own way.</p></div></div>
National Tara Day is celebrated on January 11 every year. In 2024 National Tara Day will occur on a Thursday.
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