National Jason Day 2023: On April 26, we celebrate National Jason Day. Jason is a prevalent given name in the majority of English-speaking nations. This name is derived from the Greek word ‘Iásn’, which signifies ‘healer.’ There are over 900,000 individuals with the name Jason in the United States, and over 70,000 of them live in California. Since its first appearance in Greek mythology and later in Christian theology, it has been a popular boy’s name. Jason Bateman, Jason Momoa, and Jason Sudeikis, as well as musicians Jason Mraz and Jason Derulo, are among the most prominent individuals with this name.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL JASON DAY
Jason of the Argonauts is the first significant historical mention of the name. The journey of this hero to retrieve the Golden Fleece is recounted in various Greek literary works. As in many Greco-Roman heroic tragedies, the purpose of this story is to teach the reader, via the protagonist, the values of compassion and humility, as well as the fact that one must always dread the gods. The 1963 film “Jason and the Argonauts” and the 2000 television series of the same name immortalised Jason’s story.
Jason Bourne was introduced to the world as a modern icon in 2002. Bourne portrayed the troubled super-spy action hero in real-time and was dubbed America’s answer to James Bond. If Jason Bourne was the definition of the action hero, then Jason Voorhees was the epitome of evil. Beginning with “Friday the 13th” in the 1980s, the horror film franchise remade itself in 2009. This year saw the release of “Freddy vs. Jason,” “Jason X,” a 2009 remake of “Friday the 13th,” and “His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th.” Even though he never spoke, Voorhees left a lasting impression on audiences and remains one of the most readily recognisable villains a decade later.
Not all of Jason’s roles are considered to be dramatic. Jason Jordan Segel, who portrayed Marshall Eriksen on the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” flawlessly embodied the awkward yet endearing best friend we all desire. Equally coveted and admired were his spontaneity, motivational speeches, and appealing personality. Segel also wrote and starred in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” portraying television programme composer Peter Bretter.
NATIONAL JASON DAY ACTIVITIES
Host a costume gathering
There are numerous costume options available for National Jason Day celebrations. You could, for instance, choose to appear as Jason Voorhees or Jason Lee Scott from the Power Rangers.
Read “Argonautica”
The epic poem “Argonautica” is about the Greek hero Jason. It details several of his adventures.
Hold a film extravaganza
Choose a movie night theme, such as “action” or “horror.” There are numerous films featuring Jason for your entertainment.
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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT JASON
He might have been Josh
The enigmatic protagonist of “Friday the 13th” and its numerous spin-offs, Jason Voorhees, was originally intended to be named Josh. However, screenwriter Victor Miller decided to alter the title.
Acting is inherited.
“Cheers” actor George Wendt is the uncle of actor Jason Sudeikis.
Before action films
Before becoming an actor, Jason Statham, protagonist of “Transporter” and “Expendables,” was a professional diver.
Falsehoods on their Resume
Jason Momoa, who portrayed Khal Drogo and Aquaman, lied on his resume about winning model of the year in order to secure his first acting role on “Baywatch: Hawaii.”
Never earned a degree
Jason Bateman did not complete secondary school because he was too busy filming “Teen Wolf” to do so.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL JASON DAY
Men of initiative
As both fictional and actual characters, Jasons appear to be men of action. Perhaps this is why the name has remained so popular.
Constant acceptance
Despite its age, Jason has remained a popular boy’s name. In 2020, the name achieved its peak popularity.
An intriguing observation
Five consecutive months of the year are represented by the acronym Jason: July, August, September, October, and November. This alone makes the name quite distinctive.
NATIONAL JASON DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 26 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | April 26 | Friday |
| 2025 | April 26 | Saturday |
| 2026 | April 26 | Sunday |
| 2027 | April 26 | Monday |
