World
Doll Day is celebrated every year on the
second Saturday of June. This year it is
marked for 8 June. The first World Doll Day was observed by Mildred Seeley on
14 June 1986. Dolls are toys that have been a part of human civilization for thousands of
years. They have been made from a variety of materials, including clay, stone,
wood, bone, ivory, leather, wax, and others.
The earliest dolls were found in Egyptian tombs dating back to
21st-century BC, while the oldest known clay dolls were found in the graves of
ancient Greek and Roman children.
Modern dolls are made from plastic materials and are
designed to resemble a human doll. They have moveable joints and can be dressed
up in different outfits, making them a great way for children to express their
creativity and explore different emotions.
History of World Doll Day
The second Saturday in June has been designated as Doll Day, a day to
celebrate the world of dolls and the people who collect them. The tradition of
this day was first established in 1986 by Mildred Seeley, a notable figure in
the world of doll collecting and doll-related entrepreneurship.
She was a prolific writer on doll making and doll collecting, and her
contributions to the world of dolls have left an indelible mark. Her work has
made the second Saturday in June a day to be savoured by all doll enthusiasts.
Significance of World Doll Day
World Doll Day is not just a day for doll enthusiasts. It is a day for
everyone to come together and celebrate the special joy that a doll can bring.
It is a day to reflect on the importance of creativity and innovation in
children's development and to promote the positive role that dolls can play in
shaping society. In addition to promoting creativity, playing with dolls
can also help children develop social skills, learn how to communicate, and
manage their emotions.
Dolls are inanimate objects that have captured the imagination of people
young and old for years. They have names, personalities, families, houses,
cars, and whole life stories that have entertained us for hours on end. Dolls
helped us learn important lessons about friendship and sharing. They helped us
cope with long, sad, and lonely days, and they played a significant role in our
development as individuals. World Doll Day is a significant event to highlight
the role of dolls in our lives since childhood.
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