World Storytelling Day

World Storytelling Day

March 20, 2023

Share your best stories with family and friends to celebrate World Storytelling Day - join us for a day of creativity, laughter, and fun!

when is it?
March 20
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World
Mark your calendar for World Storytelling Day on March 20th, a day dedicated to the power of stories! For centuries, people have used storytelling as a way to connect with one another and share their experiences. Stories can be about anything—from personal anecdotes to fantastical tales of faraway lands. They can evoke emotions like laughter or tears, inspire imagination, and transport us to different times and places. So don’t miss out on this special day where we celebrate the timeless art of storytelling!

History of World Storytelling Day

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How to Celebrate World Storytelling Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Tell your own story</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Gather your friends, family, and neighbors together to share your own story. Whether it is a personal story, a family history, a legend, or a folktale, sharing your personal narrative is a great way to celebrate World Storytelling Day.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Attend an event</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Check out local events in your area. Many cities and towns host storytelling events in honor of World Storytelling Day. You may even find professional storytellers performing at libraries, bookstores, and museums.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Write a story</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Sit down and write your own story. Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, writing a story is a great way to express yourself and have fun. You can even share the story with your friends and family.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Read a classic</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Pick up one of the classics of storytelling such as Homer's Odyssey or The Iliad, Norse myths or Native American legends. Immerse yourself in the words of these epic stories.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Host a storytelling party</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Invite some friends over for an evening of storytelling. Have everyone bring their favorite tale and each person can take turns telling stories around the room. It's a great way to get together and share stories with friends.</p></div>

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World Storytelling Day Dates

Year
Date
Day

2023

Mar 20

Monday

2024

Mar 20

Wednesday

2025

Mar 20

Thursday

2026

Mar 20

Friday

2027

Mar 20

Saturday

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