NATIONAL HAT DAY – January 15
Sun Jan 15th

National Hat Day

On National Hat Day, hang on to your hats and celebrate in style. On January 15th, the annual festival, whether you're a fan of fedora, cap, cloche, derby, or sunhat, is held. Tell the tale behind it as you dig out your ceremonial best and tell the tale behind it. Show the name you give it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie, and beanie. We have a million hats, styles, and names we give them. We certainly could wear a hat a day and never get through them all.

For several reasons, we wear hats. Many hats shield us from elements or harm. Some were worn for ceremonial or religious reasons. Some hats make us look good or cover up what we don't like or not. Our hats have a lot of meaning over the centuries.

  • Hats indicated social status in the Middle Ages
  • Hats can denote one's nationality, branch of service, rank, and/or regiment in the military
  • The A Thebes tomb painting depicts one of the first pictorials of a hat. A man wearing a conical straw hat is depicted in the painting
  • Women's hats were first worn in the late 16th century
  • Millinery is the hat design and manufacture of hats
  • The term "milliner" is derived from Milan, Italy, where the city of Milan, Italy, is derived. The best quality hats were made in Milan in the 18th century
  • Millinery began as a woman's occupation as the milliner invented hats and bonnets and then selected lace, trim, and accessories to complete any outfit
  • Women began to wear smaller hats hugging their heads in the mid-1920s to replace the bonnets and wide-brimmed hats

On National Hat Day, you will definitely want to wear a hat if you live outside of a freezing January.

How to celebrate #nationalhatday..

On National Hat Day, wear your favorite hat on National Hat Day. Celebrate an age or an occupation. An example is a photograph. Learn about the history of a particular hat or try making a paper hat.

Be sure to wear a hat and hashtag #NationalHatDay to post on social media.

10 Iconic Hats From Pop Culture If you want to know more about hats, read 10 Iconic Hats From Pop Culture.

The national hat day celebrations have a long tradition in national hat day events

Libraries, schools, and museums have observed National Hat Day since at least 1983, schools, libraries, and museums have observed National Hat Day. They encouraged students and employees to wear their favorite hats or hats of their occupation. People of all ages turn up in pirate hats and football helmets. Patrol officers, postal employees, and restaurant servicers can also wear their hats to various functions. That date also commemorates the day in 1797, when the first top hat made its appearance in court in 1797.. The judge claimed that the tall hat, rather prominent hat, offended the general, and was created by haberdasher John Hetherington.

Hats FAQ

Q. When did hats become less popular?

A. Before the 1950s, both men and women wore hats more for a fashion statement than for warmth and warmth. However, there are several possible explanations for the hat fad's demise, including: However, several potential reasons have faded the hat fad.

  • Heating buildings became more efficient and cost-effective, reducing the need for a hat indoors
  • During World War II, hats were a part of several regiments, including the military. The uniform had been discarded with the hat when service members returned home
  • Transportation – Most people rode public transportation or walked before affordable transportation and smooth roads crossed the country, most people rode public transportation or walked. Hats were also reduced headroom as a result of the vehicle's increasing success
  • Hairstyles – Especially for women – hats were covered in big, fancy hairstyles
  • Hatless public figures – President John F. Kennedy, for example, was one of the few figures to start a long trend