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Take a time-traveling adventure and explore the past, present, and future on Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day! Get creative and have fun!
Get ready to travel through time on Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day, which takes place on December 8! This quirky holiday has been celebrated since the 1990s as a fun way for people of all ages to explore different eras in history. It's also an opportunity for us to discover our own past and contemplate how it shapes who we are today. So why not take some time out of your day and let your imagination soar?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1895</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Concept of Time Travel</div><div class='timeline-text'>H.G. Wells publishes "The Time Machine," popularizing the concept of time travel and setting the foundation for future science fiction works.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Back to the Future" Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Back to the Future" film is released, which becomes an iconic representation of time travel in pop culture.</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'>Start of Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day starts being celebrated, encouraging people to explore different eras in history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday gains online attention when it is listed in a popular event website, creating more awareness and participation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Popularity and Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day enjoys increased popularity as people from all over the world participate in the holiday's imaginative celebrations.</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'>Create a time capsule</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some items that remind you of the present and store them in a box for future generations to discover. You can also include photos, letters or any other mementos that you think would be interesting to people from the future.</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'>Write a letter to the future</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a letter, addressed to yourself in the future, telling them what life was like right now. Describe your daily routine, your friends and family, and any other details you want to share. Put it in an envelope and set a reminder on your phone to open it at some point in the future.</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'>Research historical events</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Study up on some of the major events that happened during a certain period of time. Read up on it, watch documentaries, and talk to people who lived through it. You’ll travel back in time just by learning about it.</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'>Dress up as someone from the past</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick a decade or era from the past and dress up as if you were actually living during that time period. If you’re feeling extra creative, put together an entire scene complete with props.</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'>Visit a museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local museum and explore all of its offerings. Take your time walking through each exhibit and picture what life must have been like when those artifacts were first created.</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 encourages imagination</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day gives you the chance to let your imagination run wild. You can create stories of grand adventures, visiting both historical and future eras. It's a great way to take a break from the mundane aspects of day to day life and have some creative fun!</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 promotes learning</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking part in Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day is an opportunity for kids (and adults!) to learn about different times in history. While pretending to travel back in time, you might learn something about important political events or everyday life during the Middle Ages, for example. It's a great way to get inspired while having fun!</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 people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What better way to bond than by travelling through time together? Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day is the perfect excuse for friends and family to gather round and share their own personal time travel stories with each other. Even if it’s just online, it's still a way of connecting with one another on a whole new level!</p></div></div>
Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day is celebrated on December 8 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Sunday.
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