Make Your Own Luck Day

Georgia Stone
Dec 22, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on May 06, 2022
Learn all about Make Your Own Luck Day and why it is a popular day to celebrate.

Where is Make Your Own Luck Day celebrated?

Make Your Own Luck Day is popular in the U.S.

Who is Make Your Own Luck Day celebrated by?

Citizens of the U.S. celebrate Make Your Own Luck Day.

When did Make Your Own Luck Day start?

Make Your Own Luck Day started in 1995.

Who first celebrated Make Your Own Luck Day?

Make Your Own Luck Day was first celebrated by J. Richard Falls.

History And Timeline

Humans have always believed in luck. Here is some history behind the concept, and Make Your Own Luck Day.

Around 20,000 years ago, many archaeologists believe humans started creating cave art to bring luck.

Upper Paleolithic

Egyptians Practice Earliest Rituals

Some of the earliest recorded rituals to fend off ill luck date back to ancient Egypt.

Around 1,500 B.C.E.

First Britons Invent 'Hallowe'en'

The first Britons, the Celts (Welsh, Irish, and Cornish), celebrated the end of winter with Samhain, the pre-cursor to Hallowe'en. This festival was to ward off evil spirits, to protect against bad luck. Druids also held ceremonies to bring luck, and originally used the four-leaf clover as a charm.

Around 500 B.C.E.

Fortune Cookies Become Popular

Fortune Cookies became a popular trend for people wanting luck. They were invented by David Jung in 1918 in L.A.

Early 20th Century

Horoscopes Become Popular

Horoscopes were thought to have been started by the ancient Greeks and Babylonians. The first popular horoscopes in the papers started in the Sunday Express published a horoscope for the birth of Princess Margaret Rose in 1930. After this, people clamored to find out if their luck was in the stars.

1930s

The First Celebration

J. Richard Falls from Texas was the first one to come up with the concept of celebrating Make Your Own Luck Day.

1995

Traditions And Customs

Make your luck by being open to new experiences and chances on Make Your Own Luck Day. Don't get caught in a rut, and set a target for yourself and spare no effort to achieve it.

Ways To Celebrate Make Your Own Luck Day

In preparation of this day, you can observe what you need to happen to change your life, and start putting your plan into place on the day. Do nice things for others and bring good karma on this Make Your Own Luck Day.

Facts And Stats

  • J. Richard Falls of Irving, Texas, observed Make Your Own Luck Day by declaring it on his birthday.
  • Make Your Own Luck Day is believed to have been initially observed in 1995.
  • According to Falls, people should expect beautiful things to happen when they wake up on this day.

Can I create luck?

Although there is an element of chance, 'fortunate' people adapt to circumstances by acting on opportunities.

How do you make a lucky day?

By being optimistic and open to possibilities.

What does 'make your own luck' mean?

Rather than relying on fate, you should use your skills and perseverance to seize opportunities.

What is the significance of Make Your Own Luck Day?

You can guide your destiny towards success, productivity, and happiness. Some believe positive thoughts attract positive energy.

Who said we make our own luck?

Ernest Hemingway quoted these lines.

How does this day affect people psychologically or emotionally?

As a result, 'lucky' people are more likely to stumble across opportunities in their lives. When prospects present themselves, Professor Richard Wiseman observed that successful people are calm and relaxed enough to recognize them.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2020
  • Thursday, August 26, 2021
  • Friday, August 26, 2022
  • Saturday, August 26, 2023
  • Monday, August 26, 2024

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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