Teddy Day is celebrated every year on 10 February. (typical)
The fourth day of Valentine’s Week, February 10, is celebrated as Teddy Day every year. On this day people gift teddy bear soft toys to their loved ones. A teddy bear perfectly embodies the feelings of love, warmth and care. It is a perfect gift not only for a romantic partner but also for kids, parents or someone you love. While each day of Valentine’s Week has something special to offer, Teddy Day has to be the cutest.
history of teddy bear
The soft toy is named after Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. In 1902, the former president moved bear hunting trip to a town ahead of the Mississippi with some companions and the dogs. The hunting dogs managed to locate and corner a black bear after which the wild animal was tied to a willow tree. When Roosevelt was invited to shoot the wounded bear, he declined, saying it would be “sportsmanlike”.
The story was widely circulated by the press at the time and also caught the attention of a cartoonist who decided to give it a satirical touch. After the political cartoon appeared in newspapers, it inspired Morris Mitchum, a New York toy store owner, and his wife, Rose. The couple made a stuffed toy bear and named it Teddy Bear.
Importance
Gifting someone a teddy bear brings an instant smile on their face. Teddy bear is not just a soft toy but has emerged as a symbol of love. On Teddy Day, lovers decorate the toys with hearts or personalize them with handwritten notes. Teddy bears come in different shapes, sizes and colours, but the sentiments associated with them remain the same. So, if you want to make a mark this Valentine’s week, don’t hesitate to gift that special someone a teddy bear.
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