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This day is celebrated across the globe by several nations as people set up thrift stores to encourage people to buy second-hand clothes and furniture.
This day is celebrated by many people across the globe to support several charity organizations and other non-profit organizations. This day also indirectly encourages people to reduce their carbon footprint by buying second-hand items.
It is unknown when this day was first celebrated, but we celebrate this holiday on August 17 every year.
It is unknown who started this day, but many people assume the originator of this holiday to have inspired people to visit a local thrift shop to collect goods that are still of use.
The 18th century saw many new ways of reusing old items, such as handing down the old clothes of an elder sibling to the younger one. But did you know that it wasn't until the next century that the idea behind thrift stores was planned? Let's learn some historical facts about this day.
Although there are no particular traditions and customs associated with this day, it's highly encouraged to donate clothing, money, used items, and other items at a local charity shop or thrift shop. Imagine how good a person would feel to get good quality clothing items at a discount price?
Donating and selling at the same time is a great act of goodwill, don't you agree?
Try visiting thrift shops and thrift stores to pick out some daring merchandise. You can buy good quality household items, vintage items, furniture, and other items at great deals. The experience is similar to going on a treasure hunt to find hidden treasures for a good cause.
You can also consider volunteering at a thrift store. You can help people at thrift shops in fundraising, production, mentoring, and other donation works.
There is no perfect day to visit thrift shops, but it is said that Mondays and Tuesdays are the busiest days in a thrift shop.
There is no specific name for thrift stores in Korea.
People get excited about clothes, and a thrift store offers clothes for less money, so all the more reason to get excited and celebrate!
Shopping at a thrift store is less about supporting retailers and more about supporting the community.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| August 17, 2020 | Monday |
| August 17, 2021 | Tuesday |
| August 17, 2022 | Wednesday |
| August 17, 2023 | Thursday |
| August 17, 2024 | Saturday |
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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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