National bring your teddy bear to work day 2022

What is? : National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day is a day to spend with your cuddly friend and to hang with you for the day.

Also called :

When is? : Second Wednesday in October

Frequency : Annual

Observed by : USA

Where it is celebrated / observed? : Nationwide

Origin :

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About : On this day, give teddy a hug and see how much better he makes you feel. Teddy will brighten up your day and bring a feeling of celebration to your office or classroom just by being there. Teddy bears have long been known to provide comfort to children, but they can do just as much for adults.

Country : UNITED STATES

October 12, 2022 in the World

October 12, 2022 will cause some entertainment as it is Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day. To not exclude children from this lovely day it is sometimes also called Take Your Teddy Bear to Work or School Day. The idea is easy: Everyone should proudly bring his teddy bear to class, into the office or anywhere else. If you know someone who does not own a teddy bear share your own with him or her.

There are a lot of teddy bear related unofficial holidays around the year like Teddy Bear Picnic Day or Have a Party with Your Bear Day, but Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day is one to share with others. If others participate in this cuddlesome day you might like to put all your teddy bears together and compare them. Tell each other about your teddy bear stories, how you got it, since when you have it and what it means to you.

Where is the event?

Worldwide

When is the event?

Wednesday, the 12th of October 2022

Only 23 days left!

More dates:

• Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day on Oct 11, 2023
• Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day on Oct 09, 2024
• Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day on Oct 08, 2025

National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day takes place on the second Wednesday of October and this year, that falls on October 12. Whenever we think of teddy bears, we think of our nighttime buddy and the one that brings us peace and comfort. Whether you’re a child, a teen, or even an adult, you’ll find that teddy bears just bring the warmth and happiness anyone should feel. They come in all shapes and sizes and just do the trick to delight anyone’s day. With National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day, you can encourage and uplift those around you. You get to remind people that everyone deserves to be comforted.

The Teddy Bear was named after the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. In November of 1902, Roosevelt, who was a passionate hunter, went on a hunting trip in Mississippi. Amongst those who accompanied him were other hunters, reporters, a hunting guide, and a few hunting dogs. They noticed they were on the trail of a black bear. A few days came by and Roosevelt went back to the campsite while the others kept searching for the bear. They found the bear and called for Roosevelt to come. Seeing the bear tied to a tree and cornered by the dogs, he refused to shoot it. However, to put the bear out of its misery and injury, he has the bear die in a less gruesome way.

The event and incident paved the way for several caricatures and cartoons to come about.
For instance, a cartoon titled “Drawing the Line in Mississippi,” which showed Roosevelt refusing to shoot the bear, was created and drawn by Clifford Berryman. This appeared in the “Washington Post” and made even more noise. Morris and Rose Michtom, candy shop owners, were inspired to make the first teddy bear, which was originally called ‘Teddy’s Bear.’

They asked the permission of Roosevelt himself to allow the name for mass production. They founded the toy company, Ideal Toy Company, where they produced commercial teddy bears for everyone to buy. While this was happening, Richard Steiff created a stuffed teddy bear, which also became very popular.

National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day timeline

1902

The Sighting of a Black Bear

Theodore Roosevelt refuses to shoot a black bear down.

1902

Creating Headlines

On November 16, Clifford Berryman publishes a cartoon for the Washington Post.

1903

The Creation of a Multimillion-Dollar Business

The Ideal Toy Company is born and produces commercial teddy bears.

1963

Celebrating 60 Years of Teddy

Benjamin Michtom, son of Morris and president of the company, decides to celebrate the Teddy Bear’s 60th birthday.

National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day FAQs

When was Theodore Roosevelt president?

He served as the president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

What does a teddy bear mean in a relationship?

Teddy bears are usually gifted to remind us of the innocent and pure love we need in the current climate. It symbolizes love, innocence, freedom, and childhood.

When was the first teddy bear made?

Toy store owner and inventor Morris Michtom placed two stuffed bears in his shop window. They were advertised as ‘Teddy Bears’ on February 15, 1903.

National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day Activities

1. Bring a teddy bear to your workplace

   Whether you work in the office, at home, or even in any other place, celebrate this day the way it should be and bring your teddy bear. It may be stashed somewhere in your drawer and would just bring everyone joy when they see it.

2. Host a sleepover

   Host a sleepover with your friends and relatives, but this time make sure to have your teddy bears tucked in your beds. You can even have your friends bring their teddy bears. The more, the merrier.

3. Build your teddy bear

   Bring out your creative juices and create your teddy bear! It can be done in so many ways. There is probably a D.I.Y video and instruction on the internet that you can try for yourself.

5 Facts About Teddy Bears

1. It’s celebrated on the week of Valentine’s

   February 10 is celebrated as Teddy Day as well.

2. Winnie-the-Pooh is based on a real bear

   A black bear cub named Winnipeg was found by a hunter during World War I.

3. There’s a term for loving teddy bears

   A person who loves collecting teddy bears is called an ‘arctophile.’

4. They come in all shapes and sizes

   The largest teddy bear in the world is 19.41 meters in height.

5. A teddy bear has reached space

   A teddy bear with the name Magellan T. Bear was sent to space in 1955.

Why We Love National Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day

1. The story is so interesting

   The story of how the teddy bear came to be is so random and interesting. It’s a fun fact to discover and share with friends as well.

2. They are our childhood friends

   Whatever size or material they’re made out of, they never cease to make us smile. They give us comfort in times of difficulty and sadness.

3. There are so many famous bears

   They are part of many great stories! Because of the first teddy bear, they've become so popular that characters have been made of teddy bears in stories, movies, and the like. Some known teddy bears are Paddington Bear, Care Bears, Winnie-the-Pooh Bear, Yogi Bear, and more.

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