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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!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>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.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Take it in the Ear Day was celebrated, encouraging people to enjoy music and sounds while appreciating their hearing abilities.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Interest</div><div class='timeline-text'>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.</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'>Online Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday began gaining online recognition through social media platforms promoting hearing health and appreciation of sound.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Associations Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>Various hearing health organizations started recognizing the holiday, using it as an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing health and disorders.</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'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Take it in the Ear Day is recognized globally as a day to appreciate our hearing and engage in ear-related activities.</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'>Listen to music with headphones</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</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'>Have a silent movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</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'>Do an ear yoga session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</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'>Try out a new ear piercing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</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 game night with ear-themed games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</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 fun and silly holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</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 promotes trying new things</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</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 brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</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'>Our Ears Never Stop Growing</h3><p class='facts-content'>One of the fascinating facts about our ears is that they never stop growing throughout our lifetime, due to the cartilage in our ears continuing to grow slowly over the years.</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'>Ears are Self-cleaning</h3><p class='facts-content'>Our ears have a natural self-cleaning mechanism. The earwax that is produced in the ear canal helps to trap dust particles and bacteria, which eventually gets pushed out of the ear, cleaning it in the process.</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'>Ears Influence Our Balance</h3><p class='facts-content'>It is not just for hearing, our ears also play a key role in maintaining our body's balance. The inner ear contains a system of fluid-filled tubes and sacs known as the labyrinth, which helps us maintain balance.</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'>Your Ears can Hear Over a Range of Frequencies</h3><p class='facts-content'>Human ears are capable of hearing sounds over a range of frequencies, from as low as 20 hertz to as high as 20,000 hertz. That’s why we can enjoy a variety of sounds, from the deep bass in music to the high-pitched chirping of birds.</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'>Ears can Help in Diagnosis</h3><p class='facts-content'>Medical practitioners often examine ears to diagnose health conditions. Specific characteristics, like shape and structure, can offer clues about genetic conditions. Similarly, changes in earwax or fluid in the ear can indicate infections.</p></div></div>
Take it in the Ear Day is celebrated on December 8th every year. In 2024 Take it in the Ear Day will occur on a Sunday.
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