National Unicorn Day

National Unicorn Day is a global celebration that honours these mythical creatures symbolising beauty, magic and dreams. The day is dedicated to acknowledging the cultural impact of unicorns, and their significant role in various mythologies and folklore. From being an emblem of purity and grace to serving as mascots for fantasy literature and children's toys, unicorns have permeated many aspects of popular culture worldwide.

The roots of National Unicorn Day are somewhat nebulous due to the mythical nature of the animal it celebrates. Nevertheless, this hasn't stopped its popularity from growing over the years, particularly in Western cultures, including Canada. For Canadians, National Unicorn Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of childhood nostalgia. Notably, in Canada, the unicorn has its unique significance as it appears on the official coat of arms given by King George V in 1921. The unicorn, representing Scotland, stands alongside a lion symbolizing England.

Canadians observe National Unicorn Day in a myriad of ways, usually geared towards fun and whimsy, and often involving children. Activities may include crafts, reading unicorn-themed books, baking unicorn-themed desserts, and even dressing up as unicorns. Given the day's inclusive nature, everyone from children to adults can participate and contribute to the festivities. National Unicorn Day is celebrated annually, on April 9, across Canada and in many other parts of the world. It invites Canadians to unleash their creativity and revisit the magic of their childhood dreams for just a day.