Picnic Day (June 18): History, Significances and Celebrations

Kris [email protected] June 16, 2021 | 19:29

On June 18, every year, people all over the world have picnics. The weather is nice today, so spend time outside with your loved ones. Let's see how this morning began!

The 18th of June is International Picnic Day, and we're celebrating in a simple way: with a picnic! Picnics have been a part of most cultures for a long time. In fact, their popularity can be traced back to the French Revolution. Even though we all have different ideas about what a picnic is, it's a great way to spend the day with friends and family.

Picnic Day (June 18): History, Significances and Celebrations

International Picnic Day: History

A lot of people around the world enjoy picnics as a break from their busy lives. But the picnic as we know it today didn't start until the French Revolution, when a lot of people could go to the parks together.

People say that the French invented modern picnics, but the fact that they are so popular today is really due to globalization and different cultures. In 2018, 55% of young Americans said their favorite thing to do in the summer was have a picnic.

People all over the world have started their own unique picnic traditions as the idea of picnics has spread. An interesting fact is that almost every culture in the world has its own unique way of having a picnic.

A picnic is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and all that your city has to offer. You'll be ready for a break and a tasty meal after a hike or walk.

Timeline

1789: The French Revolution Happens

After the French Revolution, royal parks open to the public for the first time, popularizing picnics.

1800: Picnics Spread to the British Isles

The concept of picnic spreads to Britain and the rest of the Isles, with an official Picnic Society meeting regularly near the Pantheon in London.

1989: Picnics to Protest

In a protest in favor of German reunification, the Pan-European Picnic takes place along the Hungarian and Austrian border.

2000: France Breaks a World Record

On Bastille Day, France successfully organizes a 600-mile long picnic along its coast to celebrate the new millennium.

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International Picnic Day: Meaning

We love a good picnic and a day trip. Don't we? People from all over the world love to go on picnics with their friends and family to spend quality time together. Because of its popularity, International Picnic Day is held every year on June 18. It might not be possible to have picnics this year, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate in any other way. Put out a mat in the middle of your living room, turn on some nice music, and enjoy the day with food and games.

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The very thought of a picnic makes us think of easy and quick foods. Just think about wraps and rolls. These are some of the easiest snacks to make on the go, and the best part is that you only need a few things to make a roll. Your choice: the dish is so flexible that it can be made into either a fancy feast or a very simple, quick meal.

India's tandoori tikka rolls are different from Japan's seaweed-wrapped sushi and the Middle East's juicy chicken shawarmas. Each country has its own way of making the tasty wrap or roll.

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International Picnic Day: Celebrations

Happy Birthday! There are lots of fun things that people can do to celebrate this day. You could use these creative ideas to celebrate, or you could make up your own:

Join an event for Picnic Day

To mark the event, charity events, school picnics, and all sorts of other group meals are set up. Check a website or community board to see if there are any picnics planned in your area. Pay special attention to parks or museums in your area that host these kinds of events often. If one is going on nearby, join in. It should be set up if it isn't already.

Take your own picnic for lunch or dinner.

Get on your bike, walk, or hike to a nearby scenic area and have a picnic today. You could also just bring your sandwiches and cold hard-boiled eggs to the garden and eat them outside. People who have to work during the day can go to a nearby park or grassy area during their lunch break.

Go to a different park.

Finding the best place for a picnic is a great reason to get out and see your city. There are likely hidden parks all around you that you haven't had the chance to visit yet. You might discover a new favorite!

Other ideas for piling foods into a picnic basket include:

Sandwiches: Perhaps the perfect picnic food, sandwiches make everything easy. Just pile some meat, cheese, and vegetables on a couple of pieces of bread. Add a few condiments, such as mustard or mayonnaise, and it’s a great start for a picnic.

Fruit: Most fruits come with their own natural packaging, making them the ideal food for a picnic. Grab some apples, oranges, bananas, or a giant watermelon to enjoy outside.

Side Dishes: Easy salads, potato chips, or a tray filled with veggies will make a picnic super tasty!

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PICNICS

The word comes from French. The French were the first people to make picnics popular, and they called them "pique-niques."

The British really liked picnics. In fact, there was an official Picnic Society that met regularly near the Pantheon in London in the early 1800s.

In Japan, cherry blossoms only mean one thing: people go to parks to enjoy the short-lived smells and sights.

People in Argentina and other places in the Southern Hemisphere enjoy picnics during the Christmas season when the weather is nice.

On the Greek island of Crete, people often go on picnics during Lent. As a group tradition, they eat appropriate foods and fly kites in the parks.