National Simplicity Day

Ada Shaikhnag
Dec 22, 2023 By Ada Shaikhnag
Originally Published on Mar 04, 2022
Fact-checked by Sudeshna Nag
Learn about National Simplicity Day to celebrate appreciate the little things in life!


Where is National Simplicity Day celebrated?

 This day is celebrated in the USA on July 12 every year.

Who is National Simplicity Day celebrated by?

 Citizens in the USA celebrate this day to appreciate the little things in life.

When did National Simplicity Day first start?

The first celebration of this day is not known yet.

Who started National Simplicity Day?

 The answer to this question is a bit of a mystery.

History And Timeline

Though this day is celebrated to honor Henry David Thoreau and his philosophy of simplifying life, let's take a look at his life and how the idea of simplicity was born.

Education

Henry David Thoreau lived in Hollis Hall and studied courses in classics, mathematics, science, philosophy, and rhetoric. He studied at Harvard College and refused to pay a $5 fee for a Harvard Diploma.

1833-1837

Concord Public School

After Thoreau's graduation, he worked as a faculty member of the Concord Public School but resigned after a few weeks, as he refused to punish students physically.

1837

Concord Academy

After resigning, Henry David Thoreau and his brother John established Concord Academy in 1838. The teaching method was quite unique as students had field trips to businesses in town and were allowed to walk in nature.

1838

Thoreau's First Published Essay

'Aulus Persius Flaccus,' an essay on Roman poet and satirist, was Thoreau's first essay published in The Dial.

1840

Experiment In Simple Living

Thoreau set out on a two-year experiment to lead a simple life and moved into a small house that he had built on the land near the Walden Pond.

1845

Traditions And Customs

People across the USA abandon their gadgets and wander in nature to find moments of true peace. Clearly, the modern world has us trapped in modern-day gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, laptops, which keep us confined to our house, and small achievements are often ignored.

To change, people teach and pledge values that promote simple ways to attain happiness. Usage of technology is given a break, and people step back from their complex daily chores and try to do the simpler things.

Ways To Celebrate National Simplicity Day

There are many tips to simplify life and live it to the fullest. You can start by infiltrating all the stress, dissatisfaction, and many such negative emotions by remembering that there exists a solution for every problem. Living simply can be achieved when people focus more on the essential factors of life.

Avoid buying things impulsively. Try to let go of unnecessary conditions and understand what you value most to clarify what is essential. Step away from technology every once in a while and wander into natural surroundings or spend time with your loved ones. That helps you unclutter your brain from all that makes you anxious.

Facts And Stats

  • On this day, you can also educate yourself on the philosophy of simple living practiced in other countries like Japan. You can also read the book on 'Ikigai-The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.'
  • Henry David Thoreau's experiment of simple living is captured well in his book 'Walden.' To celebrate this day, you can read the book to know about his experience.
  • Henry David Thoreau shares his birthday with the creator of Kodak cameras, George Eastman. Both of them were born on July 12. So take out your old Kodak cameras and capture the happier moments of your life!

What National Day was celebrated on July 12, 2021?

National Simplicity Day was celebrated on July 12, 2021.

What is the significance of National Simplicity Day?

The significance of this day is to educate people to lead a simple life and appreciate small things in life.

How is National Simplicity Day different from National Unity Day?

National Simplicity Day focuses on the importance of leading life in a simple manner, and National Unity Day focuses on the importance of unity.

How does this day affect people psychologically or emotionally?

This day encourages people to take a step back from technology and unclutter their minds from all the harmful debris they feed themselves with daily usage of technology.

What is the history and origin of National Simplicity Day?

The origin of this day is to honor the birthday of transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau who promoted the importance of simplicity.

What is special about National Simplicity Day?

This day is special because it promotes the importance of simplicity in today's modern hectic world.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Sunday, July 12, 2020
  • Monday, July 12, 2021
  • Tuesday, July 12, 2022
  • Wednesday, July 12, 2023
  • Friday, July 12, 2024

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Written by Ada Shaikhnag

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Multimedia and Mass Communication

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Ada ShaikhnagBachelor of Arts specializing in Multimedia and Mass Communication

As a skilled communicator with exceptional interpersonal abilities, Ada holds a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Mass Communication from SIES (Nerul) College of Arts, Science & Commerce. Fluent in English and proficient in German, Ada enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations with people while striving to achieve her goals.

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