День Etch A Sketch
July 12, Saturday
What is Etch A Sketch:
Etch A Sketch Day celebrates the red rectangular toy with a screen and two knobs, which allow users to draw lines. One knob controls horizontal movement, the other vertical. The user can draw, erase (by shaking the device), and start over, creating new images.
Purpose of the holiday:
The holiday aims to spark nostalgia, recognize the toy’s contribution to design, imagination, and children's creativity, and inspire people of all ages to be artistic.
How it is celebrated:
Etch A Sketch Day can be celebrated in many ways:
* take out an old Etch A Sketch and try to draw something original
* participate in online Etch A Sketch drawing challenges
* share childhood memories about the toy on social media
* introduce children to this mechanical alternative to digital devices
* watch documentaries or read articles about the toy's history
Interesting fact:
The inventor of Etch A Sketch was French electrician André Cassagnes, who created it in the late 1950s and originally named it "L'Écran Magique" (The Magic Screen). He later sold the patent to an American company, and the toy gained worldwide popularity.