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Celebrate National When Pigs Fly Day with a fun-filled day of activities - from pig races to flying pig crafts! Let your imagination soar!
On September 9, get ready to celebrate National When Pigs Fly Day! This fun holiday was created in the late 1990s as a way to celebrate the impossible. The phrase "when pigs fly" is often used to describe something that will never happen, so this day is a great chance to have some fun and think outside the box. Whether it's making a wish for something you thought was impossible or simply celebrating with your friends, there are plenty of ways to mark this special occasion. So let your imagination run wild and enjoy National When Pigs Fly Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin Of The Phrase</div><div class='timeline-text'>"When pigs fly" phrase originates in the 1600s as a way to describe something fantastical or impossible.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1844</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Literary Reference</div><div class='timeline-text'>The phrase "pigs might fly" is first used in literature, in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>National When Pigs Fly Day was created to celebrate the concept of the impossible becoming possible.</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'>Pigs Do Fly!</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday inspires many events all over the country including releasing balloons with pig faces drawn on them to signify pigs flying.</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'>Growing Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>National When Pigs Fly Day gains increasing popularity as a day for celebrating creativity and impossibilities.</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'>Fly a kite</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head outdoors and find a perfect spot to fly a kite. This can be a great way to celebrate National When Pigs Fly Day and get some fresh air.</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 pig fly</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local farm and see if you can watch pigs fly. If you’re lucky, you may even get to take a picture with a flying pig!</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 piggyback race</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a piggyback race. The fastest one to make it to the finish line wins!</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'>Play the “When Pigs Fly” game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create your own version of the classic “When Pigs Fly” game by using paper planes, stuffed animals, balloons, or anything else that looks like it could fly.</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'>Take a flying pig selfie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local zoo or petting farm and take a selfie with a flying pig! You can share it online and spread the joy of National When Pigs Fly Day.</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 whimsical celebration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National When Pigs Fly Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate something silly and fun. It's a reminder that life can sometimes be crazy, unpredictable, and totally awesome. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to laugh at the ridiculousness of it all!</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 celebrates possibility</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When Pigs Fly Day is a celebration of possibility and hope. It reminds us that anything is possible if we are brave enough to take risks and pursue our dreams, no matter how farfetched they may seem. It's a reminder that even "impossible" things can become reality if we work hard enough!</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 brings joy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating When Pigs Fly Day is all about having fun and finding joy in the little things. Whether you're holding a piggy themed party or just showing off your best flying pig impression, National When Pigs Fly Day is the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family and have some lighthearted fun!</p></div></div>
National When Pigs Fly Day is celebrated on September 9 every year. In 2024, National When Pigs Fly Day will occur on a Monday.
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