National Blame Someone Else Day

National Blame Someone Else Day reminds us that we often shift the blame to others, finding countless reasons for failure and blaming others or external circumstances.

History

The act of blaming others has roots in ancient history. It all started with the first couple in the world: Adam accused Eve of tempting him. He even went further and accused God because the Almighty created a woman.

Today, the story continues. People are divided into two types: those who are ready to complain to the whole world and those who take responsibility.

On this holiday, you can exhale: blame anything you want for the whole day, and tomorrow be sure to think about why this happened.

Interesting Facts

• The phrase ‘scapegoat’ was coined by William Tyndale when he was describing a Jewish ritual. In the ritual, the priest laid the sins of the people on the goat, which carried them through the wilderness.
• In the medical field, there is the concept of “patient zero” – the first person with a confirmed disease. In a figurative sense, this is a “scapegoat”.
• Eve could have agreed with Adam by accepting the guilt, but she chose to blame the devil.
• Blaming is a defense mechanism that people use successfully. It is an unconscious psychological process to reduce negative experiences.

How to Take Part

National Blame Someone Else Day is about accepting mistakes and learning not to make them in the future. If it is difficult to cope with emotions, you can stay at home and avoid provoking quarrels.

It would be useful to spend the next few days productively: write down everything that happened and who you blamed for it, and be sure to share it with your friends!

When is National Blame Someone Else Day in 2024?

National Blame Someone Else Day is observed on August 13 each year.

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