Juliet’s Birthday
September 16 · Level 2 · #1853 of 2238
Juliet’s Birthday is a literary celebration of Shakespeare’s heroine and a love story that keeps finding new audiences. It is a symbolic birthday for a fictional character, closely associated with the Italian city of Verona.
How it is celebrated: libraries and admirers of the play hold literary gatherings, read scenes from Romeo and Juliet and discuss stage productions. Writing letters about love, hope and difficult choices is another tradition connected with Juliet.
Letters sent to Juliet in Verona can receive real replies. Volunteers at the Juliet Club answer them, giving a fictional character an extraordinary correspondence with readers seeking someone to listen.