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Get ready to celebrate Hurray for Buttons Day on May 9 by breaking out your favorite button-covered outfits and accessories! This day was created in the early 2000s as a way to appreciate the small but mighty button, which has been used for centuries as a functional and decorative item. From clothing to crafts, buttons have played an important role in our daily lives. So let's take a moment to honor this versatile little fastener and all its uses on this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Button Production Industrialized</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mass production of buttons started with the industrial revolution, making them more accessible and popular as a clothing fastener.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sewing Machine Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The invention of the sewing machine in 1851 included the development of a specialized foot for buttonholes, further propagating use of buttons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Button Society Formed</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Button Society was established in the U.S. to encourage the collection of buttons and study of their history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Buttons as Fashion Statement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1960s saw a trend of using buttons as a form of personal expression and protest, popularizing the use of slogan and picture buttons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Button Collecting Hobby Thrives</div><div class='timeline-text'>Button collecting surged as a hobby in the late 20th century, with individuals and groups appreciating the history and craftsmanship of buttons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Hurray for Buttons Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hurray for Buttons Day was initiated to celebrate the history and versatility of buttons, encouraging people to showcase their button-covered fashion and crafts.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a button-themed outfit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and show your love for buttons by designing and wearing an outfit with buttons as the main focus. You can use actual buttons or even draw them on with fabric markers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a button crafting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and have a crafting party centered around buttons. You can make button art, button jewelry, or even decorate household items with buttons.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a button museum or exhibit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Did you know there are museums dedicated to buttons? Look for one in your area and spend the day learning about the history and significance of buttons.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a button swap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or co-workers and host a button swap. Everyone can bring buttons they no longer use and trade with each other to refresh their button collection.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a button-themed charity event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a charity event centered around buttons, such as a button-making fundraiser or an art auction featuring button creations, and offer your time and support to help make the event a success.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to celebrate nostalgia</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hurray for Buttons Day is all about bringing back childhood memories and honoring the simple joy of playing with buttons. Whether it was dressing up dolls, creating crafts, or sorting through Grandma's button jar, buttons hold a special place in our hearts and Hurray for Buttons Day allows us to revisit that.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Buttons are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only can buttons be used as fasteners for clothes, they can also be used in various crafting projects. They can be sewn onto pillows, frames, or even turned into jewelry! The possibilities are endless and Hurray for Buttons Day encourages us to get creative with these small but mighty objects.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Buttons are collectible</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For some people, collecting buttons is a serious hobby. From vintage buttons to quirky novelty ones, there is something for everyone. And on Hurray for Buttons Day, it's the perfect time to show off your button collection or even start a new one!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Buttons Existed in Ancient Times</h3><p class='facts-content'>Buttons have been around for nearly 5000 years. Ancient civilizations often used buttons as ornaments rather than functional items.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Button Sizes Have Standards</h3><p class='facts-content'>The ligne is the traditional unit of measure for buttons, where 40 lignes equal one inch in diameter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pearl Buttons Were Once Popular</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the 1800s, pearl buttons made from mussel shells were highly prized and widely used in high-end garments and fashion accessories.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Buttons Used to Indicate Wealth and Status</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the Middle Ages, elaborate buttons were a way to display wealth and social standing. The more ornate and expensive your buttons, the higher your status.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is a World Record for Button Sorting</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Guinness World Record for the fastest time to sort 500 buttons by shades was set in 2017 with a speedy completion time of just 3 minutes and 9 seconds.</p></div></div>
Hurray for Buttons Day is celebrated on May 9th every year. In 2024, Hurray for Buttons Day will be on a Thursday.
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