Happy Dear Diary Day – September 22, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
Dear Diary Day is held on September 22 each year and it is aimed at celebrating the way diaries help us get our thoughts out and document our lives. Do you know that diaries have been in use by humans for over 2,000 years? They are notebooks that provide listening ears for all we have to say. Diaries can include anything and everything, from the everyday trivial things like getting stuck in traffic to your most secret secrets.
History of Dear Diary Day
The origin and history behind this day are still anonymous. However, celebrating a day for your dear diary is worth as it listens to every bit of information you share. The only friend and a secret holder that listens to all your heartfelt words irrespective of the time date or day is your dear diary.
As to honor the faith of your diary, the day is observed. You can let out all your private things in your diary which will remain a secret forever. Sharing thoughts will reduce the burden. In such a way, diary-keeping is also helping people to get out of stress and anxiety as penning down the thoughts from within the heart is shared. Maintaining a diary is all the way useful as it will improve your vocabulary skills and would let you learn from the mistakes.
Your diary will also cherish all your memories even after months and years. In simple, your diary is your perfect reflection and what is written over it is what you are. So celebrate Dear Diary Day to experience all sorts of things as mentioned and is the best way to maintain things personally.
DEAR DIARY DAY TIMELINE
200 A.D.
A Roman Emperor with a Diary
Emperor Marcus Aurelius keeps a diary in Greek.
14th Century
Diary in the Renaissance
People begin to record their personal opinions and express themselves in diaries.
1605
The Earliest Use of the Word ‘Diary’
A book in which a daily record was written in Ben Jonson’s Comedy ‘Volpone’ is referred to as a diary.
1908
Dairy is Made Portable
The Smythson company creates the first featherweight diary, enabling diaries to be carried about.
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How to Celebrate the Day
If you are not maintaining any diary so far, then this day is the perfect day to start writing. Look back after months and realize how many things you have so far crossed. A diary may be any note or a spiral that can hold all your thoughts.
If you really wanted to maintain privacy then you can buy it with a lock and key from stores. Cherish good memories, learn from the mistakes, feel what you are, maintain the secrets, and everything within a diary. Celebrate the day and post your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #DearDiaryDay.
5 FACTS ABOUT DIARIES THAT WERE PUBLISHE
Samuel Pepys’ diary is published
Pepys’ diary is the earliest diary known to be published in 1825.
It contains historical events
Pepys’ diary contained eyewitness accounts of major events like the Great Plague and the Fire of London.
Posthumous publication
The practice of publishing a diary after the death of the writer began in the 19th century.
Literary figures are not left out
Among notable diaries by 20th-century literary figures are those of Franz Kafka, Edmund Wilson, and Paul Léautaud.
Online diaries
People now publish their diaries on the internet to be shared with the world.
WHY WE LOVE DEAR DIARY DAY
Diaries help us preserve cherished memories
The faintest ink, they say, is better than the sharpest memory. With a diary, you can be sure to have those precious memories well preserved through time — especially now that you can keep a digital format.
They help others connect to us
All our struggles and joys as humans through life are similar. Through a diary, people can relate with and connect to us, as with one another.
They help us learn lessons from the life of others
Through the written personal experiences of people, we can learn important lessons that can help us make wiser decisions when faced with a similar situation. They can in a similar way, learn from ours.
DEAR DIARY DAY FAQS
Why do we write ‘Dear diary’?
Using the word ‘dear’ gives a personal sense of communication with someone, hence making the diary come alive.
What do I write on the first page of my diary?
There is no rule here. It’s yours, so write whatever it is you feel in the moment you are set to, noting the day and time.
Should I name my diary?
Naming your diary gives it a stronger presence and makes it come alive. Considering this, it is a good idea to name yours.
