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Celebrate National Punctuation Day on September 24 and learn more about the power of punctuation! This day was created in 2004 to help people recognize the importance of proper punctuation, which can make all the difference when it comes to conveying a message. It's also an opportunity to have some fun with language, as well as brush up on your grammar skills.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Punctuation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jeff Rubin founded National Punctuation Day to emphasize the importance of proper punctuation in effective communication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official celebration of National Punctuation Day featuring a variety of activities and educational resources focusing on punctuation rules.</div></div></div><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'>National Punctuation Day Goes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Punctuation Day gained global recognition as it was celebrated in schools and organizations around the world.</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'>Celebration Partnerships Expand</div><div class='timeline-text'>Libraries, schools, and businesses across the United States partnered with Rubin to celebrate National Punctuation Day with various events and activities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Digital Presence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rubin expanded National Punctuation Day's online presence by offering interactive punctuation quizzes, providing resources for teachers, and encouraging punctuation-related discussions on social media platforms.</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 Punctuation Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Punctuation Day celebrations moved from in-person events to virtual engagements, further extending its global reach.</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'>Play a punctuation game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try your hand at a punctuation game, like Mad Libs, to test your knowledge of the different types of punctuations. Or create your own game and challenge your friends to find the correct punctuation for a sentence.</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'>Write a poem</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try your hand at writing a poem with only punctuations as your words. This is an interesting way to explore the power of punctuations in storytelling.</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'>Make a poster</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a poster showing all the different types of punctuation and what they mean, that way you can have a visual reminder of which marks are used for which situations.</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'>Read a book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a book that heavily uses punctuation, such as The Great Gatsby or The Catcher in the Rye, and read it on National Punctuation Day to gain insight into how different authors use punctuation marks to drive their stories forward.</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 debate</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends together and have an interesting debate on whether or not certain punctuations should be used in certain circumstances. This can be an enlightening activity for all involved.</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'>Punctuation helps readers understand your writing</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Proper punctuation is essential for helping your readers understand what you’re trying to say. Without it, your audience can be left confused or altogether miss the point of your writing. Accurately using common punctuation marks like periods, commas and question marks will make your words flow smoothly and help them better comprehend your message.</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'>Punctuation shows enthusiasm and emotion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The placement of punctuation can add emphasis or indicate excitement in a sentence. For example, by adding an exclamation mark to “Yes!” instead of just “Yes”, you have conveyed the right amount of enthusiasm and energy. Think of punctuation as an extension of your voice; if used properly, it can make an even bigger impact on how readers perceive your writing.</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'>Punctuation provides clarity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Incorrectly placed commas, quotation marks and other symbols can completely change the meaning of a sentence, so accuracy is key. Taking time to review and revise punctuation ensures that there are no misunderstandings within your text and keeps readers from becoming frustrated with unclear language.</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'>National Punctuation Day has an Official Mascot</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know? Jeff Rubin, the founder of National Punctuation Day, has an official mascot named "Penny Punctuation,” a giant inflatable punctuation mark to raise awareness about the holiday.</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'>There are More Than a Dozen Relevant Punctuation Marks in English</h3><p class='facts-content'>The English language contains over a dozen punctuation marks that are used to give additional meaning or to signal pauses and sentence structure, including commas, periods, semicolons, and more.</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'>The Apostrophe Has its Own Protection Society </h3><p class='facts-content'>Recognizing the frequent misuse of apostrophes, the Apostrophe Protection Society was formed in 2001 to preserve the correct use of this much-abused punctuation mark.</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'>Punctuation Marks Can Influence Legal Decisions </h3><p class='facts-content'>An incorrectly placed comma can alter legal texts' interpretation, leading to legal decisions being overturned. That's why lawyers, judges, and lawmakers have to pay extra careful attention to punctuation!</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'>Emojis are Modern Punctuation Symbols</h3><p class='facts-content'>Emojis, used prevalently in digital communication, can be considered a modern form of punctuation. They serve a similar purpose – to clarify the tone and add emotion to the text. However, they aren't formally recognized as punctuation marks by linguistic standards.</p></div></div>
National Punctuation Day is celebrated on September 24th every year. In 2024 National Punctuation Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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