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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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National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated worldwide but especially in the USA and it is celebrated on February 28 every year.
National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated by all the people who love to fall asleep in public places and take a power nap wherever they are.
According to records, National Public Sleeping Day was first started in 2011 and was celebrated on February 28.
We don't know exactly who started National Public Sleeping Day. But celebrating this day on February 28 is a way to create awareness about sleeping in public places and the importance of taking a power nap during the day.
Napping during the day originated centuries ago. Though we don't have evidence that cave dwellers took a nap during the day, we do know that a nap was a part of the everyday routine for Romans and Greeks. History states that Romans and Greeks would take a nap just after lunch.
National Public Sleeping Day was first celebrated in 2011. In many western countries, sleeping in public is considered taboo, indisciplined, or lacking in self-control. Celebrating this day helps people move away from these considerations and accept taking public naps as an activity that the human body needs. Here is a timeline of events that potentially led to the recognition of National Public Sleeping Day and its importance.
There are no set traditions and customs to celebrate this day. All you could do is grab a blanket, find a good public place of your choice, it could be a bench in a park, your ride to the workplace, or a favorite restaurant, and fall asleep!
National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated by taking a short nap at your favorite public place. If you are working at your office, take a short nap and inform your manager that you are celebrating this day to benefit your health and your company!
If you are with a group of friends, celebrating February 28 would be a lot of fun. You could host a group nap party by inviting your friends to the nearest park or public place and taking a nap together.
National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated along with National Tooth Fairy Day.
In China, public sleeping is an intrinsic right, as per Article 43 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. Hence, apart from the US, people celebrate this day legally and enjoyably in China.
As per Sleep Foundation research, half of all Americans fall asleep during the day. Hence, this day is popular amongst the working class in America.
National Public Sleeping Day is celebrated on February 28 to spread awareness about taking naps in a public place.
World Sleep Day, celebrated on March 17, advocates the health benefits of good night sleep and creates awareness about sleep disorders. National Public Sleeping Day, celebrated on February 28 every year, encourages people to take short naps during the day at a place of their comfort.
The unique aspect of National Public Sleeping Day is to encourage people to take naps at their chosen place and improve their mental and cognitive performance.
The history and origin of National Public Sleeping Day date back to the centuries-old practice by Romans and Greeks. The usage of the word 'Siesta' meaning every sixth hour, shows that taking naps in public places was a common practice throughout history.
This day helps people avoid any hesitation in taking naps in public places. Once regarded as taboo, people now accept that taking naps in a public place is OK. It helps overcome health risks that arise due to lack of sleep.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2020 | Friday |
| February 28, 2021 | Sunday |
| February 28, 2022 | Monday |
| February 28, 2023 | Tuesday |
| February 28, 2024 | Wednesday |
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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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