Umbrella Day
February 10 · Level 3 · #1705 of 2238
A lighthearted day for the gadget that shields us from rain, snow and blazing sun. It is a nudge to notice that even everyday objects have a story.
How it is celebrated: people bring out their brightest or oddest umbrellas, share photos, and shops or museums show off vintage models. If the weather is wet, a walk under a brolly turns into a small party.
The earliest umbrellas were meant to give shade rather than keep off rain. People used them in ancient Egypt, Assyria and China.