National Coloring Book Day
August 2, Saturday
History of the holiday:
The holiday was established in 2015 by Dover Publications, one of the largest publishers of coloring books. They were the first to propose celebrating this day to encourage creativity and honor the importance of coloring books as a means of self-expression and stress relief.
How it is celebrated:
* People color illustrations in their favorite books—both traditional and adult anti-stress coloring books.
* Workshops and art events are held in libraries, schools, and art studios.
* Online challenges and flash mobs take place where participants share their colored works.
* Stores and publishers organize sales and give away free coloring pages.
Interesting facts:
* The very first children’s coloring book was published in the USA in the 1880s.
* Coloring improves concentration, fine motor skills, and helps reduce anxiety.
* In recent years, adult coloring books have become bestsellers, especially in the anti-stress genre.
Conclusion:
National Coloring Book Day is a celebration of creativity, joy, and nostalgia. It unites generations, bringing people back to simple but important moments of solitary or shared creativity.