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Mark your calendars for August 1 because it's National Andrew Day! This special day celebrates all the Andrews out there and their unique contributions to the world. Did you know that the name Andrew means "manly" or "warrior"? It has been a popular name throughout history, from biblical times to modern pop culture. So whether you're an Andrew yourself or have a special someone in your life with this name, take the time to honor and celebrate them on this day. After all, they deserve some recognition for being awesome!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1st Century AD</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Biblical Andrew</div><div class='timeline-text'>Andrew, the brother of Peter, was one of the twelve apostles in the bible. He became a Patron Saint in Scotland, where St Andrew's Day is a national holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1815</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>President Andrew Jackson</div><div class='timeline-text'>Andrew Jackson became the seventh President of the United States in 1829, famously known for his populist beliefs and policies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Industrialist Andrew Carnegie committed to use his wealth for public good and set a gold standard for philanthropy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Andy Warhol's Pop Art</div><div class='timeline-text'>Visual artist Andy (Andrew) Warhol became an iconic figure in the pop art movement with works like "Campbell's Soup Cans."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Andrew in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Well-known Andrews such as actors Andrew Garfield and Andy Samberg, musician Andrew Bird and author Andrew Smith influenced pop culture significantly.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrating National Andrew Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrating all Andrews around the world on August 1, National Andrew Day.</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'>Throw an Andrew-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Andrew (or any variation of the name) and have a fun party to celebrate National Andrew Day. Decorate with pictures and items related to the name and have a great time together.</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'>Send personalized cards or gifts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to send a thoughtful card or gift to all the Andrews in your life. It could be something related to their name or something that you know they would appreciate.</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'>Attend an event or concert featuring an Andrew</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If there are any events or concerts happening on National Andrew Day featuring someone with the name, be sure to attend and show your support. It could be a musician, athlete, or any other public figure.</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'>Create an Andrew-themed playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all the songs you can think of that mention someone named Andrew and create a fun playlist to listen to on National Andrew Day. You could even share it with your friends and have a dance party.</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 or donate to charities with "Andrew" in their name</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use National Andrew Day as an opportunity to give back to your community by volunteering or donating to charities that have "Andrew" in their name. It's a great way to celebrate the day and make a positive impact.</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'>We share a special bond</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For all the Andrews out there, National Andrew Day is a day to celebrate our shared name and the unique experiences we have because of it. It's a reminder that we are part of a larger community and have a special connection with others who share our name.</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's an excuse to connect with old friends</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Andrew Day, it's the perfect time to reach out to any old friends or acquaintances with the same name. It's a great way to reconnect and catch up on each other's lives - all because of a shared name!</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'>We have awesome nicknames</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's be real, Andrew has some pretty cool nicknames - Andy, Drew, Dru, Andie, Dre...the list goes on! On National Andrew Day, we can have fun embracing our different variations and seeing how creative we can get with them.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Andrew Day is relatively new</h3><p class='facts-text'>Unlike more established name days like St Andrew's Day, National Andrew Day is a newer holiday, giving it a fresh and modern feel for all Andrews to enjoy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Andrew Day is inclusive of all variations of Andrew</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whether you go by Andy, Drew, Andie, or any other variant of Andrew, National Andrew Day is inclusive of all. Anyone who identifies with the name Andrew in any way is invited to celebrate.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Andrew Among Most Popular Boys Names </h3><p class='facts-text'>Andrew has been listed among the fifty most popular names for boys in the United States for more than half a century, meaning there are many people who can celebrate on August 1st!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Varieties of Andrew Around the World</h3><p class='facts-text'>The name Andrew has a version in many different languages, such as Andre in French, Andreas in German, and Andrei in Russian just to name a few, making it a truly international name.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Saint Andrew was also the Patron Saint of Fishermen</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to being one of the apostles in the bible, Saint Andrew, from whom the name originates, is also recognized as the patron saint of fishermen. This might be an exciting opportunity for someone named Andrew to take up fishing as a hobby!</p></div></div>
National Andrew Day is celebrated on August 1 every year. In 2024, National Andrew Day will occur on a Thursday.
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