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Where is National Package Protection Day celebrated?
National Package Protection Day is celebrated in the United States of America.
Who is National Package Protection Day celebrated by?
National Package Protection Day is celebrated among communities and neighborhoods, spreading awareness against package theft.
When did National Package Protection Day first start?
This day was first founded in 2016 when porch pirates stealing multiple packages became a serious and concerning issue during holidays.
Who started National Package Protection Day?
National Package Protection Day was founded by ring.com, a company that provides home security. This was based on the concept to help people in a community protect their packages and keep their gifts safe during the pivotal holiday season.
History And Timelines
The history of this day can be traced back to increased concerns about packages being stolen from porches during holidays. For example, during holidays, packages left on porches by the delivery person started going missing. This issue was starting to get more and more prevalent every year.
Traditions And Customs
National Package Protection Day is celebrated to help communities stay alert while delivering their packages. Awareness is created through spreading the word about the danger of leaving delivered packages.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Package Protection Day
A few tips that are mostly shared while observing National Package Protection Day involve being alert of the day and time the package will be delivered and proper surveillance. Another way to avoid having your package stolen is being tightened to home security and adding proper surveillance through security cameras.
Please spread the word and help alert citizens about various simple ways, like keeping track of their online orders. When they are delivered, one can apply for protecting packages and avoid having their package stolen.
Facts And Stats
Several studies have been conducted regarding package theft, and it has been found that about 74% of people are recorded to have their package stolen while they were not at home.
National Package Protection Day is celebrated on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving to protect and stay alert against porch pirates.
According to Shorr Packaging Corp, about 53% of customers try to reschedule the delivery date or time of their orders in an attempt to receive the package exactly when they would be home and thereby protect themselves from package theft.
According to a few studies, neighborhood security surveillance is not helpful when trying to protect themselves from package theft.
Stolen Holiday Packages
Issues related to porch pirates were becoming more and more prevalent between Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and other such national days.
2000sPorch Piracy Goes Viral
The term 'porch piracy' was first used on Twitter and started going viral on the internet.
2011National Package Protection Day Founded
This day was officially celebrated among all other national days for the first time.
2016Porch Piracy Act 2020
Oklahoma House Bill 2777 was first created by Lonnie Paxton, an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate.
2020Bill Against Porch Piracy
Georgia passed a bill making package thefts a criminal offense.
2021What is National Package Protection Day?
Package Protection Day is an awareness program to help homeowners protect their delivered orders from being stolen.
What is the Wednesday after Thanksgiving called?
The Wednesday after Thanksgiving is celebrated as National Package Protection Day.
What limits celebrating national package protection day?
Although there certainly are many ways to help protect packages, it is not always possible with a busy schedule, especially around holidays, to help prevent porch pirates.
What do people say about national package protection day?
It is mostly recommended to keep track of the delivery of their online orders so that you are available to receive your order directly.
How do families celebrate national package protection day?
Families can help spread the word and help receive orders from another person during delivery.
How celebrating national package protection day can support Thanksgiving?
This day signifies how essential gifts are during holidays, starting from Thanksgiving.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, December 01, 2020
- Wednesday, December 01, 2021
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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