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Get ready to get messy and embrace your inner child on June 29 for International Mud Day! This day was created in 2009 by a group of children from Nepal and Australia who wanted to raise awareness about the importance of connecting with nature and each other through play. Since then, it has become a worldwide celebration of the joy and benefits of playing in the mud. So put on your old clothes and get ready for some muddy fun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Mud Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Originated by a group of children from Nepal and Australia aiming to promote connectivity with nature and one another through playful interaction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Global Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Mud Day is celebrated globally for the first time, engaging children and adults alike in mud-related activities to celebrate the joy of play.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition by World Forum Foundation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Forum Foundation recognizes and promotes International Mud Day, further boosting its global reach and impact.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Popularity in Schools</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools and educational institutions worldwide begin incorporating Mud Day activities into their curriculum, touting the benefits of sensory play for early learning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>A COVID-19 Mud Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Global celebrations adapt due to COVID-19, highlighting creative home-based mud activities and the importance of connecting with nature during pandemic lockdowns.</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'>Make mud pies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get some buckets, shovels, and mud and have a blast making mud pies. You can get creative and add different natural materials like leaves, sticks, and flowers to decorate your mud pies.</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 mud bath</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling adventurous, take a mud bath! This can be a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for your skin. Just be sure to have a hose or shower nearby to clean up afterwards.</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'>Go on a nature walk and look for different types of mud</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a walk through your local park or nature reserve and see how many different types of mud you can find. You might be surprised at the variety of textures and colors in different areas.</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'>Make mud art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some paper and use mud as your paint to create unique and messy artwork. You can also use natural materials like leaves and twigs to add texture to your creations.</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'>Organize a Mud Run</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get a group of friends together and create a muddy obstacle course in your backyard or local park. This is a fun and challenging way to celebrate International Mud Day while getting some exercise.</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 embrace messiness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On International Mud Day, we have the perfect excuse to get down and dirty! It's a day all about embracing our inner child and having fun playing in the mud. So go ahead and make a mud pie or have a mud fight - it's all part of the celebration!</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'>It connects us with nature</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mud is an important element of nature and playing with it can be therapeutic and grounding. On International Mud Day, take some time to connect with the earth and appreciate the beauty of this simple yet powerful substance.</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'>It's a global celebration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Mud Day is celebrated all around the world, bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together through a love for mud. It's a reminder that no matter where we come from, we can all find joy in simple things like playing in the mud.</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'>Mud can be good for your health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know that mud, especially certain types of clay, can have numerous health benefits? From exfoliating dead skin cells to absorbing toxins and even providing minerals essential for the body, mud isn’t just good for play, it’s good for your body too!</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'>Mud is essential for certain forms of wildlife</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many animals such as birds and mammals rely on muddy ponds as a vital source of water. Additionally, certain insects, birds and mammals use mud for shelter-building and camouflage.</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'>Mud Tablets were an ancient form of recording</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first written records were actually etched onto wet clay tablets. In fact, the earliest form of writing, known as cuneiform, was developed by the Sumerians and was commonly etched into clay tablets.</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'>Mud Volcanoes are a natural phenomenon</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are natural formations known as Mud Volcanoes, which produce eruptions of mud rather than molten rock. They are found around the world and play a key role in earth’s carbon cycle.</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'>Mud has been used as a building material for centuries</h3><p class='facts-content'>Construction using mud, often referred to as “cob” or “adobe,” has been around for thousands of years. The durability and environmental sustainability of this technique make it a popular choice for certain architects even today.</p></div></div>
International Mud Day is celebrated on June 29 every year. In 2024 International Mud Day will occur on a Saturday.
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