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Mark your calendars for January 20 because it's National Judy Day! This special day celebrates all the amazing Judys out there – whether it's a name, nickname, or just a term of endearment. The origins of this holiday are unknown, but one thing is for sure: it's a time to honor and appreciate the unique qualities of all the Judys in our lives. From famous Judys like Garland and Dench to the ones we know personally, let's take this day to give them some extra love and recognition. So join us in celebrating National Judy Day and spread some joy and appreciation to all the Judys you know!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1932</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Judy Garland</div><div class='timeline-text'>Judy Garland, star of the iconic film "The Wizard of Oz", was born on June 10, cementing the name Judy into pop culture history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1944</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Meet Me in St. Louis" Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>Judy Garland delivers a memorable performance in the classic film "Meet Me in St. Louis", further popularizing the name Judy in popular culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peak Popularity of the Name Judy</div><div class='timeline-text'>According to U.S. Social Security data, the name Judy was most popular among newborn girls in the 1940s and 1950s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Judy Holliday's Academy Win</div><div class'class='timeline-text'>Actress Judy Holliday won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Born Yesterday", bringing more prominence to the name.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018 </div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Judy Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Judy Day was established to honor all those who bear the name, marking January 20th as a day of celebration.</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'>Host a Judy-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Judy and have a party celebrating their name! From decorations to food, make everything Judy-inspired for a fun and unique celebration.</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'>Create a Judy scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide items around your house or neighborhood that are related to the name Judy. Give your friends clues and have them search for the items in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt.</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'>Have a movie night featuring films with characters named Judy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and watch movies with memorable characters named Judy, such as "Judy Hopps" from Zootopia or "Judy Bernly" from 9 to 5. This is a great way to celebrate the name and have a fun movie night at the same time.</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 Judy book club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start a book club with your friends named Judy and read books with main characters named Judy. This is a great way to bond over literature and celebrate the name.</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'>Create a Judy-inspired playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a playlist featuring songs that have the name "Judy" in the title or lyrics. This can be a fun way to celebrate the name and have some great music to listen to at the same time.</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 all the Judys in our lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's your mom, sister, friend or coworker, we all have a Judy in our lives that we appreciate and love. National Judy Day is the perfect opportunity to show them how much they mean to us and to thank them for all they do.</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'>Judy is a classic name with rich history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The name Judy has been popular for centuries and has been associated with strong and admirable women. From actress Judy Garland to author Judy Blume, there are many accomplished individuals who bear this iconic name, making it an inspiration for generations to come.</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 chance to learn more about the name Judy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Judy Day, you can take some time to research and learn about the origin and meaning of the name Judy. You may discover interesting facts and trivia, making the holiday not only fun but educational as well.</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'>Judy is a variant of the name Judith</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name Judy originated as an English diminutive of the Hebrew name Judith, which means 'woman from Judea' or 'praised one.'</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'>The name Judith and its variants have biblical origins</h3><p class='facts-content'>Judith, from which Judy derives, features in the Old Testament of the Bible. She was a hero who saved her town from an invading Assyrian general.</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'>Judy received LL.D for her activism work</h3><p class='facts-content'>Activist Judy Heumann, known for her work in disability rights, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree (LL.D) from Brandeis University in 2015.</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'>There's an asteroid named after a famous Judy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know there's an asteroid named after the writer Judy L. Blume? Asteroid 7157 Blume was discovered in 1981 and named in her honor.</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'>Not just human, Judy was also a dog's name</h3><p class='facts-content'>Judy also was a dog in World War II who received the Dickin Medal, the animals' equivalent of the Victoria Cross, for her heroism.</p></div></div>
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