Care Bears Share Your Care Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 16, 2022
Fact-checked by Shruti Thapa
Care Bears Share Your Care Day is for you to show some kindness and happiness to a friend.

Where is Care Bears Share Your Care Day celebrated?

The annual observance is celebrated all over the United States, especially by children.

Who is Care Bears Share Your Care Day celebrated by?

The day is observed by Care Bear fans across the US who love to spread care, love, friendship, and joy.

When did Care Bears Share Your Care Day first start?

This celebration was observed for the first time on September 9, 2015.

Who started Care Bears Share Your Care Day?

Cloudco Entertainment commenced the day, which was American Greetings and AG Properties earlier.

History And Timeline

The ubiquitously adored Care Bears were initially sketched by Elena Kucharik and featured on greeting cards by American Greetings in 1981. However, they won hearts with their first public appearance at New York City's Toy Fair. Later, the figures were converted into plush bears by toymakers, Parker Brothers, and Kenner, who released a successful toyline.

Ultimately, realizing the general public's appreciation for Care Bears and the vitality of the mission of sharing and caring, American Greetings declared Share You Care Day in 2015.

Care Bears are born!

Multicolored plush toys were painted by artist Elena Kucharik to be featured on American Greetings greeting cards.

1981

Care Bears are officially welcomed!

New York City founded 'The CarFranchise.'

1982

Care Bears in public.

American Greeting launched Care Bears to the general audience on February 19, while Parker Brothers and Kenner kicked off a toy line based on the characters.

1983

Care Bears' first official game.

The first official game, 'Care-a-lot Jamboree', was launched for the PC.

2004

Care Bears get a day!

Care Bears Share Your Care Day is announced to unfurl love, care, and benevolence.

2015

Traditions And Customs

Since its inception, National Care Bears Day has encouraged people and Care Bear fans to extend arms of love, cheer, and joy to the world and make it a better place. People arrange fun events featuring Care Bears mascots hugging and making people smile around them. People on this day also contribute to charities, assisting needy families worldwide.

Following the motto of Care Bears, Operation Smile, an NGO, is working on cleft lip children worldwide. In 2018, the organization rigged around 34 Smile Centers around the world. 

True Care Bears! Aren't they?

Ways To Celebrate Care Bears Share Your Care Day

The day is worth celebrating, and you shouldn't miss it. Here's what you can do to make your Share Your Care Day:

Share a dainty Care Bear with your friend, sister, brother, mum, or grumpy neighbor and bring a smile to their face.

A warm hug radiates care and love like no other trick. So be a carebear and hug your pals and dear ones.

Actively volunteer at charity events.

Post awareness pictures on social media featuring plush Care Bears and their motto.

Facts And Stats

  • On Share Your Care Day in 2021, Cloudco Entertainment collaborated with the 'Born This Way Foundation' to support and empower youngsters.
  • In 2021, Share Your Care Day invited people across the globe to become 'Kindness Keepers' and share the message of spreading care and sharing.
  • Care Bears Share Your Care Day was launched in 2015 to commemorate the message of generosity, love, and benevolence.

What is the Care Bear for September?

There are many Care Bears to celebrate in September, such as Tenderheart Bear, Grumpy Bear, Cheer Bear, Share Bear, Harmony Bear, and several others.

What is the purpose of Care Bears?

Each Care Bear has a tummy symbol such as a red heart, small cake, shooting star, smiling sun, rainbow, etc. The collected bears capture each human expression and aim to scatter joy, love, and care into the world.

The ultimate weapon of the Care Bears is the 'Care Bear Stare,' wherein these plush toys get together and emit light from their unique tummy signs. These radiations combine to form a beam of cheer and love that instills love and joy in the hearts of those who receive it.

What do the Care Bears stand for?

As Care Bears are available in different colors, every color represents varied qualities that an individual would need in their life. For example, the yellow color is about positivity, the pink color is about fun and care, the red color is for love and likewise.

What is the Care Bear motto?

The original Care Bear series started with the expression 'Care Bears... prepare to stare,' while later in the Nelvana Series and other versions, it began with 'Care Bears Countdown.'

Which Care Bears are worth a lot of money?

Noble Heart Horse Care Bear Cousins are the rarest and most coveted vintage Care Bears, costing around $800.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Wednesday, September 09, 2020
  • Thursday, September 09, 2021
  • Friday, September 09, 2022
  • Saturday, September 09, 2023
  • Wednesday, October 09, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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Shruti ThapaBachelor of Arts specializing in English

With a passion for American, British, and children's literature, Shruti is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Garden City University, Bengaluru. Her fluency in Nepali, Hindi, and Mandarin demonstrates her linguistic abilities and global perspective. In addition to her literary pursuits, she has a keen interest in non-fiction literature, aesthetics, early childhood education, and Egyptian history. Shruti's research paper 'Bringing Art Illustrations In Education And Pop Culture' showcases her proficiency in these areas and her dedication to academic excellence.

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