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Have a blast on Take it in the Ear Day by trying out new and unique ear-related activities, from piercing to listening to your favorite tunes!
Get ready to "take it in the ear" on December 8 for a day that celebrates all things related to our ears! This quirky holiday may seem unusual, but it actually has a meaningful history. It was first created in 2001 by author Thomas Roy and songwriter/composer Chuck Ingwersen as a way to honor their friend who had recently lost his hearing. The day is now recognized as a way to appreciate the importance of our ears and promote hearing health. So let's embrace this unique holiday and show our ears some love!
<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'>Creation of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>Take it in the Ear Day was first created by author Thomas Roy and songwriter/composer Chuck Ingwersen to honor a friend who had recently lost his hearing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Take it in the Ear Day was celebrated, encouraging people to enjoy music and sounds while appreciating their hearing abilities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Interest</div><div class='timeline-text'>Interest in Take it in the Ear Day grew over the years, with people participating in various ear-related activities like sound-walks or meditative listening.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</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 began gaining online recognition through social media platforms promoting hearing health and appreciation of sound.</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'>Associations Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>Various hearing health organizations started recognizing the holiday, using it as an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing health and disorders.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Take it in the Ear Day is recognized globally as a day to appreciate our hearing and engage in ear-related activities.</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'>Listen to music with headphones</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Take it in the Ear Day by immersing yourself in your favorite music with a pair of headphones. This is a great way to relax and enjoy your favorite tunes without any distractions.</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'>Have a silent movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In honor of Take it in the Ear Day, have a movie night with classic silent films. This is a unique and fun way to celebrate and appreciate the art of silent cinema.</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'>Do an ear yoga session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to relax and stretch your ears with ear yoga. Look up some ear yoga exercises online and try them out for a unique and relaxing way to celebrate Take it in the Ear Day.</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'>Try out a new ear piercing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you've been wanting to get a new ear piercing, Take it in the Ear Day is the perfect occasion to do so. Celebrate by trying out a new piercing or getting a matching one with a friend.</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'>Have a game night with ear-themed games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and have a game night with ear-themed games such as "What's in your Ear?" or "Ear Pictionary." This is a fun and lighthearted way to celebrate Take it in the Ear 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 fun and silly holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Take it in the Ear Day is a lighthearted holiday that encourages people to let go of their serious side and embrace the silly. It's a day to be playful and have a good laugh with friends and family.</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 trying new things</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On Take it in the Ear Day, we are encouraged to try something new or step out of our comfort zones. Whether it's experimenting with a new hairstyle or trying a new type of food, this holiday promotes growth and exploration.</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'>Take it in the Ear Day is a quirky holiday that brings people together through laughter and spontaneity. By participating in this holiday, you'll create fun memories with your loved ones and strengthen your relationships.</p></div></div>
Take it in the Ear Day is celebrated on December 8th every year. In 2024 Take it in the Ear Day will occur on a Sunday.
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