Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 13, Sunday
Origin of the holiday:
The holiday was created by Wellcat Holidays, a company known for its original calendar initiatives. Its goal is to inspire people with a geek mindset and passion to share their interests and stop seeing them as something strange.
What does "geek" mean:
The modern term “geek” has gone beyond a negative stereotype and become a synonym for a passionate and curious person deeply immersed in their field of interest. Today, geeks include developers, engineers, collectors, gamers, mathematicians, fantasy artists, cosplayers, and simply fans of various things.
Purpose of the holiday:
This day aims to:
* promote acceptance and pride in one’s hobbies;
* break stereotypes about geeks as “weirdos”;
* strengthen the community of like-minded people and fans of different aspects of pop culture and science.
How it is celebrated:
Here are a few ways to celebrate Embrace Your Geekness Day:
* wear a themed t-shirt with your favorite character, meme, or formula;
* participate in cosplay or attend a fan meetup;
* share your collections, favorite series, or books on social media;
* spend the evening playing board games or video games with friends;
* read a popular science book or watch a documentary about science.
Fun fact:
Today, geek culture has entered the mainstream — thanks to the popularity of movies like “Star Wars,” shows like “The Big Bang Theory,” and the success of Marvel. What used to be seen as “weird” is now a trend, and Embrace Your Geekness Day celebrates that transformation.