Doll Day is observed on the second Saturday of June. This year, it takes place on June 10. Every infant will at some point in their development play with a doll, which resembles miniature people. Many dolls have names, personalities, families, residences, and automobiles, as well as a complete backstory! A young child can spend countless hours in the companionship of dolls and their imaginary worlds. Dolls are a wonderful way for young children to express their emotions before they fully comprehend them. They also teach children the value of friendship and generosity. On melancholy or lonely days, children frequently seek solace from dolls. We can even claim that dolls have the power to shape our personalities.
HISTORY OF DOLL DAY
It appears that children have always played with dolls and that these objects have been a part of human civilization for countless centuries. Dolls are the oldest known object, with the earliest dolls made of clay, stone, wood, bone, ivory, leather, wax, and other crude materials, according to archaeological evidence. Wooden figurines dating as far back as the 21st century B.C. have been uncovered during excavations of Egyptian tombs. Also discovered in the graves of ancient Greek and Roman infants were clay dolls. Roman, Greek, and Egyptian children dressed their dolls in clothing and jewellery according to the current fashion trends, just as children do today. In addition to dolls made of durable materials, children also played with ragdolls, which were traditionally created from scraps of fabric. Parts of the Roman Empire have yielded Ragdolls dating back to the fifth century A.D.
However, in modern times, Barbie has become one of the most popular dolls in the globe. Since its inception in 1959, the Barbie doll has been regarded as one of the most popular children’s products of all time. Mattel owes its success to its ability to adapt to the ever-changing markets of different cultures and countries by releasing Barbie figurines of varying shapes, colours, and sizes, each uniquely tailored to the inhabitants of a particular region. Doll Day was established to honour the contributions dolls have made to the development of children and the fact that, centuries after their invention, they continue to be one of the most popular toys.
5 BARBIE FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
Barbie is her pet moniker
Barbie’s actual name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
The initial celebrity puppet was based on Twiggy.
Twiggy’s Barbie doppelgänger was known as the Twiggy Doll.
Barbie is a woman of many talents.
Since her inception, Barbie has held 200 distinct occupations.
Barbie has also run for office.
Since 1992, Barbie has participated in six presidential elections.
Children adore Barbie
Every three seconds, a Barbie is sold somewhere in the world.
DOLL DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | June 11 | Saturday |
| 2023 | June 10 | Saturday |
| 2024 | June 8 | Saturday |
| 2025 | June 14 | Saturday |
| 2026 | June 13 | Saturday |
