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Though the day started in the U.S, it is now popularly celebrated throughout the world.
This day is celebrated by older and younger female members of the Red Hat society.
It's not sure when the day first started. It slowly popularized as the number of society members increased.
Sue Ellen Cooper, the founder of the Red Hat Society, is considered the person who started this day.
Here is a brief timeline of how this group and this day grew to where they are now.
As per the day's traditions, women older than 50 are called 'red hatters,' and they wear purple outfits and red hats to all events.
Today, women younger than 50 are also allowed to be a part of this society, and they are called pink hatters. This society's women make the tradition more fun by elaborately decorating their hats and picking exclusive pink and purple attire for tea parties. They dress up playfully to mark this event.
If you are a member of this society, wear a red bowler hat this day. You can also wear purple attire as a mark of this day. You can throw a tea party for friends to celebrate Sue Cooper and her initiative.
Find a thrift shop nearby and get your red bowler hat, and maybe even add a feather or two to it. Wear fun purple clothes to the events and have fun with your friends.
It's called so because Sue chose the red hat as a symbol to encourage women over 50 to celebrate their lives.
Red hats are a reference from a poem by Jenny Joseph titled 'Warning.'
This day was initiated by Sue Ellen Cooper.
This day encourages women to dress up and have fun without worrying about being age-appropriate.
This social organization helps women find acceptance and the chance to have fun despite their ages.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2020 | Friday |
| April 24, 2021 | Saturday |
| April 24, 2022 | Sunday |
| April 24, 2023 | Monday |
| April 24, 2024 | Wednesday |
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