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On October 6th, get ready to celebrate National Mad Hatter Day! This day celebrates the iconic character from Lewis Carroll's classic novel Alice in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter was known for his quirky behavior and wild hat collection. He also famously hosted the "Mad Tea Party" where he invited Alice and a few other characters to tea. Today, this holiday is meant to honor all those who embrace their eccentricities and stand out from the crowd. So let your inner mad hatter shine on this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1865</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mad Hatter's Literary Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Mad Hatter character first appeared in Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Disney's Alice in Wonderland</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disney released their animated film "Alice in Wonderland", popularizing the Mad Hatter character for a new generation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of National Mad Hatter Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>A group of computer enthusiasts in Boulder, Colorado declared October 6 as National Mad Hatter Day inspired by the character's eccentricities.</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'>Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland</div><div class='timeline-text'>Johnny Depp portrayed the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's live-action adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland", further cementing the character's cultural significance.</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'>Virtual Celebrations of Mad Hatter Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the global pandemic, many celebrations shifted online in 2020, with participants showing off their 'mad hats' in virtual parties and on social media.</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 a tea party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your friends and family, and throw an over the top tea party. Mad Hatter style. Invite everyone to dress up in their quirkiest hat and be ready for a wild day of delicious food, fun activities, and lots of laughs.</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'>Make crazy hats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some supplies and get ready to make some unique hats. Let your imagination run wild and have fun making hats that are out of this world. Don't forget to take pictures!</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 tea house</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a break from the everyday and plan an outing to a local tea house. Enjoy some hot tea, scones, and other tasty treats while chatting with friends.</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'>Go on a scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a Mad Hatter themed scavenger hunt. Hide items around town or in your home that relate to the Alice in Wonderland story and have everyone compete to find them.</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'>Have a movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up the blankets, pillows, and snacks for a movie night fit for The Mad Hatter himself. Put on Alice in Wonderland or other whimsical movies for an evening of entertainment.</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'>Mad Hatter is an iconic character</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Mad Hatter is one of the most beloved characters in literature, thanks to his memorable look and quirky personality. He's been inspiring generations of readers for over 100 years and can be seen as a symbol of creativity and imagination.</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 a fun holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's always fun to dress up like the Mad Hatter and celebrate National Mad Hatter Day. From wearing colorful clothes to hosting a tea party, there are plenty of unique activities you can do with friends and family to honor this beloved holiday.</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 promotes literacy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating National Mad Hatter Day, we're helping to promote literacy in children. The original story featuring the Mad Hatter has been a favorite among kids for generations, which reinforces the importance of reading and creative storytelling.</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'>The Mad Hatter Wasn't Always Mad</h3><p class='facts-content'>In earlier drafts of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", the Mad Hatter was referred to as "Hatta" and was described as a hospitable character before his eventual transformation into the eccentric, hat-obsessed figure we know today.</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 Ten-Six Label on His Hat Has a Purpose</h3><p class='facts-content'>The tag on the Mad Hatter's hat reads “In this style 10/6,” this is actually an old British way of expressing the price of the hat – 10 shillings and six pence.</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'>Mad Hatter Has Never Been His Official Name</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite popular belief, "Mad Hatter" is never once used in Carroll's book. The character is simply referred to as "The Hatter". Our use of "Mad Hatter" likely stems from the phrase "as mad as a hatter," which predates Carroll's work.</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'>Hatta is the Knave's Witness</h3><p class='facts-content'>In "Through the Looking Glass", Carroll’s sequel to "Alice in Wonderland", Hatta is the knave's witness in a trial and he is later seen in the procession, free after serving his jail time.</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'>The Mad Hatter May Have Been Inspired by Real Life</h3><p class='facts-content'>Lewis Carroll's inspiration for the character might have come from Theophilus Carter, an eccentric furniture dealer known for standing in the door of his Oxford shop wearing a top hat. He was also dubbed 'The Mad Hatter' by locals.</p></div></div>
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