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The day is celebrated annually in all parts of the US, especially in the countryside communities.
It can be celebrated by anyone. Most schools organize Barn Day events for students to increase exposure to farmers and how barn-raising helps bind communities together. The day is observed but is not a public holiday.
There are no official records of who began the day, but the first detection of the day was found on July 14, 2019.
Based on social media buzz, the first references to National Barn Day have been detected. However, the founder and origin of the day are still a mystehry.
The term 'Barn' is derived from an old English word, 'bere' (barley), which means a storage place that protects farm animals, grain, and hay. Learn the history of barn raising in America from the basics of storage place.
Building barns is a tradition as they brought communities together in old times. Barns are basically large in structure. In the early days, there was no modern equipment, so raising them was a daunting task. So, communities helped each other build barns.
Historically, barns have been the center of a farm, many times being built even before the house. So, it's important on this day to develop a good relationship with your community and celebrate Barn Day together by spreading knowledge about this day. Hosting a farm animal party would serve as an ice breaker.
There are three ways you can celebrate or observe Barn Day. There would be no better way to celebrate Barn Day than by visiting the country barn built together by the communities and freezing your Barn Day memories with photographs.
While at the barn, don't forget to talk to the farmer about their barn; know its history and how it was built, and take notes on the different types of barns you learnt about.
There are various Barn Day camps organized for children in a safe environment. If you have children, take this day to teach them about Barn Day with the events conducted through the various camping programs.
Finally, spread the word about Barn Day and the barn that symbolizes the iconic structures of American communities. While sharing, use hashtag #BarnDay, to recognize this magical day by appreciating all the wonder that barns have to offer.
There are many reasons to love barns. They provide shelter and are filled with hay, perfect for a summer nap. And most importantly, they are bold, beautiful, and stand tall and proud.
The school celebrates the day to increase students' exposure to authentic barns and farming structures.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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