National Handwriting Day

Beautiful, correct handwriting has become a rarity in the modern world, where handwritten text is almost supplanted by machine text. People use computers and have practically forgotten how to write by hand. The creators of National Handwriting Day decided to remind the public of the importance of handwriting, which emphasizes the individuality and personality of everyone.

History

American teachers since the mid-70s began to worry that computer-generated text had become more common than handwritten text. At first, this concerned only adults, but over time, students realized that typing on a keyboard is much faster and easier.

National Handwriting Day was initiated by the members of the Association of Writing Instrument Manufacturers. They decided to choose January 23 for the celebration. John Hancock was born on this day. The signature of the famous American politician stands out from the rest in the US Declaration of Independence. It is so distinctive that it has become surrounded by myths and legends and has also become a colloquial synonym for the word signature.

Useful Facts

• The first handwritten texts date back to 3400 BC. They are considered to be clay tablets with cuneiform script, invented in Mesopotamia.
• At the beginning of the 18th century, schools for training scribes began to open.
• You can learn a lot about a person from their handwriting. Experts can determine not only the character traits of the writer but also their emotional state, age, and even lifestyle.

How to Celebrate

You can join the general celebration quite simply: take a blank sheet of paper, a pen, and write a few lines.

Get together with friends, and have each person write a few short sentences. Unsigned sheets are stacked, and then the participants try to characterize the writer by handwriting and guess who it belongs to.

It will be informative to devote January 23 to studying the history of writing or the science of graphology.

You can also experiment with your handwriting or come up with a new signature that will emphasize your individuality with a special curl or unusual stroke.

When is National Handwriting Day in 2025?

National Handwriting Day is observed on January 23 each year.

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