National Notebook Day
May 15, Thursday
History of the holiday
National Notebook Day was created by May Designs, a company specializing in personalized paper products. The holiday was first celebrated in 2016. The idea was to inspire people to use notebooks more often for self-expression, planning, and creativity.
Why celebrate National Notebook Day
- A notebook helps organize thoughts and tasks.
- Writing by hand improves memory retention.
- Keeping a notebook boosts creativity.
- Personal notes become treasured memories over time.
- Notebooks help reduce stress through self-expression.
How to celebrate National Notebook Day
- Start a new notebook or resume using an old one.
- Create a list of goals, project ideas, or inspiring quotes.
- Keep a daily planner or gratitude journal.
- Try different journaling styles: sketching, calligraphy, collages.
- Gift a beautiful notebook to a friend or family member.
Interesting facts about notebooks
- Early prototypes of notebooks appeared in the Middle Ages as bound notepads.
- Great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci and Thomas Edison actively used notebooks for their ideas.
- Paper notebooks remain popular despite digital advancements.
- Many people use notebooks for meditation, art therapy, and personal journaling.
Why paper notes matter today
- Help reduce distractions caused by gadgets.
- Stimulate creative thinking and reflection.
- Give special meaning to personal notes and memories.
- Remain accessible without relying on batteries or internet.