In Brazil, the Children's Day It is a date celebrated on October 12th with lots of games and lots of fun. It's a time for celebrate children that fill homes with joy.
However, what few know is that the choice of date was not initially motivated by the celebration of childhood, but rather for commercial reasons. To find out more, just keep reading!
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Children's Day was made official on October 12th in 1925, through decree No. 4,867. The day coincides with the National holiday of Our Lady of Aparecida, patron saint of Brazil.
However, October 12th only became popular among Brazilians in 1955, thanks to a clever advertising campaign promoted by toy industry entrepreneurs.
Children's Week, as the campaign was called, aimed to boost toy sales, establishing a tradition of giving gifts to children on that date.
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Since then, Children's Day has been marked by pranks, parties and the exchange of gifts, becoming a beloved date for families across the country.
On the other hand, while Brazil celebrates Children's Day on October 12th, World Children's Day is celebrated on November 20th, a date recognized by the United Nations (UN).
On the day, important documents were approved, including the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989, which aim to guarantee their rights throughout the world. world.
The Mundo das Mensagens website made a special selection of Children's Day themed messages to send and spread love to little ones. See the best:
– “Being a child means being happy and intensely enjoying every moment of life. Happy Children's Day!"
- "Happy Children's Day! And that even after we become adults, a little of the childhood magic remains within us.”
– “Happy Children’s Day to them who, without even knowing it, are the reason we wake up in the morning and all our happiness!”
– “May the light of children’s smiles illuminate this incredible day! Happy Children's Day!"
- "Happy Children's Day! May playfulness and youth always be in your heart, making every moment of your life a great play.”
– “Because you bring light and hope to this world, we can only hope that your hearts are invaded by endless joy! Happy Children's Day!"
– “Today is the day of all joys, infinite purity and happiness without limitations! For all the children in the world, whether they are babies, teenagers or adults, I wish you a day full of fun and light! Happy Children's Day!"
This Children's Day, make a child happy, even if it's just with a phrase or a show of affection!