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This holiday is celebrated all around the world but particularly in Iceland.
People living all over Iceland celebrate this holiday every year on January 23.
The exact date of when this day was celebrated first is yet to be known.
No one really knows who started this day, though it is said that ancient Icelanders are the ones that first came up with this concept.
How this holiday came into existence is still quite unclear. Some accounts give the credit to ancient Icelandic traditions like Shelbing, which is like a high five but with your feet. It is believed that during spring, a cold season in Iceland, people would rush into their huts to hide from storms and measure their feet in pairs to perform this rite.
This holiday's traditions include measuring your foot size, getting the right size for you, and your shoes. People often complain about issues such as hammer toe and ankle pain. This day is all about measuring foot length, having fun, and taking good care of your feet.
Measure the length and width of your feet using a measuring tape. To relax your feet, do some foot exercises. You can have some fun yourself by measuring other people's shoe sizes. On social media, post photographs of your foot measurements. Celebrate this day by slipping a well-fitted pair of socks up your ankles and tying your shoes tight so you don't slip on the floor (protect those legs!).
This day is celebrated on January 23 every year.
Ancient Icelanders started this day.
It promotes awareness and the importance of taking good care of your feet.
It is celebrated in Iceland.
Because feet swell throughout the day, the best time for measuring them is in the evening.
On a piece of paper, draw a straight line that is longer than your foot. Placing the paper on a flat surface is a good idea. Stand centrally against the wall on the line with your heel and the longest toe. At the point of the longest toe and the rear of the heel, make a mark on the line. Repeat the steps for the other foot. The distance between the markings should be measured. Use the greater of the two measurements as the final result.
While there isn't a Feet Day, there sure is an I Love My Feet Day, which is celebrated on August 17.
The ancient Icelanders invented the concept of this holiday.
Both Shoes Day and Measure Your Feet Day are celebrated to give importance to our feet.
National Measure Your Feet Day was created to encourage people to pay attention to their feet. It is usual for people to forget about them, and this day is celebrated to help them remember.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2020 | Thursday |
| January 23, 2021 | Saturday |
| January 23, 2022 | Sunday |
| January 23, 2023 | Monday |
| January 23, 2024 | Tuesday |
https://happydays365.org/measure-your-feet-day/measure-your-feet-day-january-23/amp/
https://www.northwichfootclinic.co.uk/blog/national-measure-your-feet-day/
https://www.checkiday.com/fce47ac23ef878120d2ec656fb58222b/measure-your-feet-day
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
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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