Necktie Day
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Where is Necktie Day celebrated?
This day is widely celebrated in Western Europe, especially Croatia and the United Kingdom.
Who is Necktie Day celebrated by?
This day is by Croatian mercenaries and Croatian soldiers, and people in the fashion industry around the world.
When did Necktie Day first start?
Cravat day or Necktie day was declared as a holiday in 2008.
Who started Necktie Day?
Necktie Day was declared a holiday by the Croatian Parliament.
History And Timeline
Traditionally, neckties were silk garments tied around the collars of Croatian soldiers during the Thirty Years' War. The Croatians at that time were at French Service, and the ties were just called 'neckerchiefs.' Soon, it caught the eye of the French nobility, and they renamed the neckerchief with 'cravat,' which came from a French word, 'Croats.'
The silk garment gained more popularity when Louis XIV started wearing a lace cravat. Everyone was seen wearing this necktie around their collars, from men to women.
There were more modifications that were made to the cravats, and by the mid 19th century, the fashion had spread across the world.
The British came up with another modification in the necktie and elongated the design. That tie was only worn by the elite in Britain, and soon they came up with almost 100 different ways of tying a necktie like cravat strings and a bow
Uniform For Soldiers
Red cravats became a part of the uniform for the Croatian soldiers.
1618 - 1648The Royal Cravates Formed
A special regiment, 'Royal Cravates,' was formed for the soldiers who wore red ties.
1667NGO Promotes Cravats
'Academia Cravatuca,' an NGO, was formed to promote the cravat as an original Croatian symbol.
1997First Cravat Day
In 2003, this day was celebrated for the first time in Croatia, and Academia Cravatica wrapped Pula Arena, a Roman amphitheater, in a large red tie in honor of the Croatian mercenaries and soldiers.
2003Official Holiday Declared
The Croatian Parliament formally declared this day as a holiday, and it has been a major part of the Croatian culture since then.
2008Traditions And Customs
There are no traditions and customs related to Necktie Day.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Necktie Day
You can celebrate Necktie Day by learning more about the history of Croatia. You can also celebrate this day by learning how to make different tie knots that have been in fashion over the years.
Facts And Stats
- A necktie can be tied in about 177,147 different ways; try them out on this day to celebrate.
- Necktie Day can be celebrated around the world, but it is a dedicated holiday in UK and Croatia.
- As usual, this year, Necktie Day or Cravat Day would be celebrated on October 18, which would fall on Tuesday.
What are some disadvantages of celebrating Necktie Day?
There are no disadvantages of celebrating this day. In fact, it has some advantages, like you can familiarise yourself with Croatian history and how neckties evolved.
What are some important facts about Necktie Day?
Did you know this day was celebrated in 2003, but it was formally declared as a holiday in 2008.
What is the history behind this day?
International Necktie Day is celebrated in Croatia as their ancestors are the investors of ties. During the Thirty Years War, from 1618, the Croatian soldiers wore red scarves around their collars which became a part of their uniforms.
This idea was adopted by the French and British as well, and it became a form of pride for the Croatians. October 18 was soon declared as a formal holiday.
What are some events related to this day?
There are several events celebrated across the world on this day like, Meatloaf Appreciation Day, Persons Day in Canada, Independence Day in Azerbaijan, and Alaska Day
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Sunday, October 18, 2020
- Monday, October 18, 2021
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022
- Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Friday, October 18, 2024
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