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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 cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
National Ding-A-Ling Day is a unique holiday celebrated in the USA that encourages people to talk to their loved ones over the phone.
Today, texting has become the go-to answer for almost all communication. National Ding-A-Ling Day allows everyone to take a break from texting and call up the person they want to talk to.
The idea of National Ding-A-Ling Day was started in 1972 when Franky Hyle posted an advertisement in Chase's calendar inviting people to join the Ding-A-Ling club by paying a nominal amount of $1. The idea caught on, and hundreds of people joined in the celebration.
Franky Hyle of Melrose Park is the founder of this holiday. He formed the Ding-A-Ling club in 1972, encouraging people to phone friends and family they haven't heard from in a while. Since then, millions of American citizens have celebrated this holiday.
Let's read about the history of National Ding-A-Ling Day!
The holiday was first celebrated in 1972 as a mark of calling up your old friends and family and having a word with them. The holiday celebrates the warmth of connection and encourages everyone to talk on the phone for a day instead of texting. The day is also known as the second Halloween in the USA, as many people indulge in quirky traditions, like ringing the bells of someone's house and running away. People also make donations to the Salvation Army on this day and join a Ding-A-Ling club.
Celebrate Ding-A-Ling Day by picking up the phone and dialing your friend's number. This is the perfect occasion to talk to those you have lost contact with. Pick up the phone and remind them of the connection you share. As the day falls during the holiday season, you can celebrate in a meaningful way by also donating to the Salvation Army. Your donation will help the less fortunate and put a smile on their faces. You can also do fun stuff on this day, like ringing someone's bell and running away!
National Ding-A-Ling Day is celebrated a few days before Christmas, so this is a very popular holiday in the USA.
The Ding-A-Ling Club was founded with 871 members.
#Nationaldingaling is a trending hashtag on social media where people share their experiences about connecting with old friends.
This holiday is about talking to friends and family with whom you have lost contact. This holiday is also known as a second Halloween and encourages people to do crazy stuff.
In today's busy world, we often fail to keep in touch with our friends and family. National Ding-A-Ling Day is one of those rare holidays dedicated to ringing up a phone to catch up with our loved ones. The day also falls within the holiday season, so many people look forward to the day's celebration.
Some events similar to National Ding-A-Ling Day are National Be An Angel Day and Phone A Friend Day.
Ding-A-Ling is where you ring up a person over the phone to rekindle a connection. Hence, the day is called National Ding-A-Ling Day.
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| December 11, 2020 | Friday |
| December 11, 2021 | Saturday |
| December 11, 2022 | Sunday |
| December 11, 2023 | Monday |
| December 11, 2024 | Wednesday |
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-ding-a-ling-day-december-12/
https://nationaltoday.com/national-ding-a-ling-day/
https://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/national-ding-a-ling-day/
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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.
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.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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