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Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22 with some magical tooth-related fun! The origins of the Tooth Fairy can be traced back to early Norse mythology, where a mouse-like creature was believed to take away lost teeth and replace them with coins. Today, we celebrate this mythical figure and all the joy she brings to children around the world each time they lose their baby teeth.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Norse Tooth Traditions</div><div class='timeline-text'>Norse tradition mentions a tooth fee, given when a child loses their first tooth. This early folklore arguably contributes to the origin of the 'Tooth Fairy'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Tooth Fairy</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of the 'Tooth Fairy' began to take root in America. This included children hiding lost teeth under their pillows at night.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Literary Mention</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Tooth Fairy was first referenced in a written play titled 'The Tooth Fairy' by Esther Watkins Arnold.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Colgate Initiates Tooth Fairy Letters</div><div class='timeline-text'>Colgate, a toothpaste company, started to send out signed letters from the Tooth Fairy to children reminding them to brush their teeth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Tooth Fairy Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Tooth Fairy Day was established in February 1994 by Esther Watkins Arnold's grandniece Lily Grace.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tooth Fairy in Popular Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Illustrated books and children’s movies continue to popularize the Tooth Fairy, instilling this tradition in newer generations.</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'>Organize a tooth fairy parade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your family and friends and create a fun, magical parade. Have everyone dress up in their best tooth fairy costumes and decorate your floats with sparkly wings, glitter, and pixie dust.</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'>Visit the dentist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take this opportunity to make sure everyone's teeth are healthy by visiting the dentist for a checkup. You can even put a sparkly spin on it by having the dentist wear a tooth fairy costume while you're there.</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'>Create a tooth fairy craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use materials like construction paper, pipe cleaners, pompoms, glitter glue, and other supplies to make fun tooth fairy crafts or decorations for your home.</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'>Hold a scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide little notes around the house that give hints about where the tooth fairy is hiding. When they find her, have a special reward waiting that matches the theme of National Tooth Fairy Day.</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'>Bake tooth fairy treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make some delicious treats shaped like teeth or make cupcakes topped with edible glitter or sprinkles. You can even use food coloring to dye icing pink or blue for an extra special touch.</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 teaches the importance of good hygiene</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Tooth Fairy Day is a great way to teach kids the importance of taking care of their teeth- brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly. By celebrating this holiday with your children, you can help foster healthy oral hygiene practices that will last them a lifetime!</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 brings excitement and anticipation in their lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Children are always excited when they start to lose their baby teeth and eagerly await the arrival of the tooth fairy. National Tooth Fairy Day celebrates this momentous occasion with games, crafts and even an official letter from the tooth fairy herself! It's sure to bring smiles and joy into your child's life.</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 keeps the tradition alive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The traditional story of the tooth fairy has been passed down for generations. National Tooth Fairy Day is a perfect opportunity to keep this beloved tale alive in our culture - and to create new memories for every generation to come!</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 Average Amount Left by the Tooth Fairy has Increased Over Time</h3><p class='facts-content'>The monetary reward for a lost tooth has increased significantly over the years. In the 1950s, most children received just a few cents. Today, the national average is around $4 per tooth.</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 Tradition Varies around the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>In some countries like Spain, Italy, and Mexico, a mouse called Ratoncito Pérez or Tooth Mouse takes away lost teeth from under the pillows of children.</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'>Coins Have a Historical Significance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Receiving a coin from the Tooth Fairy uses an old European tradition where children were given a "tooth fee" when they lost their first tooth.</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'>The First Baby Tooth is a Significant Event</h3><p class='facts-content'>Especially in certain cultures, the loss and subsequent exchange of the first baby tooth signifies a child's transition from infancy to childhood.</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 Tooth Fairy Can be a Useful Parenting Tool</h3><p class='facts-content'>The story of the tooth fairy encourages children to take care of their teeth. Parents can also use the arrival of the tooth fairy as a way to discuss topics of growing up and the changes that come with it.</p></div></div>
National Tooth Fairy Day is celebrated on August 22 every year. In 2024 National Tooth Fairy Day will occur on a Thursday.
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