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Take it in the Ear Day

Have a blast on Take it in the Ear Day by trying out new and unique ear-related activities, from piercing to listening to your favorite tunes!

Tuesday

December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEDecember 8

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFun

SUBCATEGORYSilly

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to "take it in the ear" on December 8 for a day that celebrates all things related to our ears! This quirky holiday may seem unusual, but it actually has a meaningful history. It was first created in 2001 by author Thomas Roy and songwriter/composer Chuck Ingwersen as a way to honor their friend who had recently lost his hearing. The day is now recognized as a way to appreciate the importance of our ears and promote hearing health. So let's embrace this unique holiday and show our ears some love!

TIMELINE

Take it in the Ear Day Timeline

Creation of the Holiday

Take it in the Ear Day was first created by author Thomas Roy and songwriter/composer Chuck Ingwersen to honor a friend who had recently lost his hearing.

First Celebration

The first Take it in the Ear Day was celebrated, encouraging people to enjoy music and sounds while appreciating their hearing abilities.

Growing Interest

Interest in Take it in the Ear Day grew over the years, with people participating in various ear-related activities like sound-walks or meditative listening.

Online Recognition

The holiday began gaining online recognition through social media platforms promoting hearing health and appreciation of sound.

Associations Support

Various hearing health organizations started recognizing the holiday, using it as an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing health and disorders.

Global Recognition

Take it in the Ear Day is recognized globally as a day to appreciate our hearing and engage in ear-related activities.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Take it in the Ear Day

Listen to music with headphones

Celebrate Take it in the Ear Day by immersing yourself in your favorite music with a pair of headphones. This is a great way to relax and enjoy your favorite tunes without any distractions.

HAVE

Have a silent movie night

In honor of Take it in the Ear Day, have a movie night with classic silent films. This is a unique and fun way to celebrate and appreciate the art of silent cinema.

Do an ear yoga session

Take some time to relax and stretch your ears with ear yoga. Look up some ear yoga exercises online and try them out for a unique and relaxing way to celebrate Take it in the Ear Day.

TRY

Try out a new ear piercing

If you've been wanting to get a new ear piercing, Take it in the Ear Day is the perfect occasion to do so. Celebrate by trying out a new piercing or getting a matching one with a friend.

HAVE

Have a game night with ear-themed games

Gather some friends and have a game night with ear-themed games such as "What's in your Ear?" or "Ear Pictionary." This is a fun and lighthearted way to celebrate Take it in the Ear Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Take it in the Ear Day

It brings people together

Take it in the Ear Day is a quirky holiday that brings people together through laughter and spontaneity. By participating in this holiday, you'll create fun memories with your loved ones and strengthen your relationships.

It's a fun and silly holiday

Take it in the Ear Day is a lighthearted holiday that encourages people to let go of their serious side and embrace the silly. It's a day to be playful and have a good laugh with friends and family.

It promotes trying new things

On Take it in the Ear Day, we are encouraged to try something new or step out of our comfort zones. Whether it's experimenting with a new hairstyle or trying a new type of food, this holiday promotes growth and exploration.

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