January 15 – National Hat Day

Today is National Hat Day!

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Have you been trying to think of ways to express your love for hats? Then look no further because National Hat Day is here! On January 15th, people from all over the U.S. will be donning their favorite hats to celebrate this beloved accessory. From baseball caps to fedoras, from beanies to berets, hats come in all shapes, colors, and sizes.

National Hat Day is the perfect occasion to showcase your unique style and personality through your favorite headpiece. So, whether you’re a collector, a fashion-forward trendsetter, or simply love hats for their practicality, get ready to tip your hats to National Hat Day this January 15th!

NATIONAL HAT DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF HATS

Throughout history, hats have been much more than just a means of keeping one’s head warm. In ancient Egypt, hats were seen as a status symbol, with different types of headwear denoting one’s social standing. During the Middle Ages, hats were a necessity to protect against the sun and rain, but also held significant cultural and religious meaning.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, hats became a fashion statement, with various styles and materials used to convey one’s individuality and taste. Today, hats are still worn for practical purposes, but also for fashion and as a way of expressing one’s personality. The history of hats offers insight into not only fashion and style trends but also the societal and cultural values of different time periods.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HAT DAY

1. Hat Parade: Organize a parade where everyone showcases their favorite hats while walking through a designated area.
2. Hat-Making Workshop: Host a workshop where participants can design and create their own custom hats.
3. Vintage Hat Exhibit: Visit or set up an exhibit displaying hats from different historical periods and cultures.
4. Hat-Themed Photoshoot: Arrange a photoshoot with a variety of hats and creative backdrops.
5. Crazy Hat Contest: Hold a contest to see who can come up with the most creative, wild, or funny hat design.
6. Hat Swap Party: Invite friends to bring hats they no longer wear and swap them with each other.
7. Hat Storytime: Read books and stories that feature hats as a central theme, ideal for children.
8. Hat History Presentation: Give a presentation or attend a lecture about the history and significance of hats in different cultures.
9. Crafting Hat Accessories: Create accessories like hatbands, pins, and decorations to personalize existing hats.
10. Hat-Themed Tea Party: Host a tea party where guests wear elegant hats and enjoy tea and snacks.
11. Hat Fashion Show: Organize a fashion show featuring different styles of hats, from casual to formal.
12. Hat Decorating Contest: Provide plain hats and decorating supplies, and have a contest to see who can decorate the best hat.
13. Hat-Themed Movie Marathon: Watch movies where hats play a significant role, like “The Cat in the Hat” or “Indiana Jones.”
14. Celebrity Hat Look-Alike: Dress up in hats and outfits inspired by famous people known for their distinctive hats.
15. Community Hat Drive: Collect and donate hats to local shelters or organizations in need.
16. Hat Art Project: Paint or draw pictures of hats, or create hat-themed sculptures.
17. Interactive Hat Games: Play games that involve hats, like “Pin the Hat on the Snowman” or a hat toss.
18. Hat Trivia Night: Host a trivia night with questions focused on hats in history, pop culture, and fashion.
19. Pet Hat Costume: Dress up pets in fun hats and have a mini parade or photoshoot.
20. Hat-Themed Baking: Bake and decorate cookies or cakes in the shape of hats.
21. Hat Etiquette Class: Learn and practice the traditional etiquette and customs associated with wearing hats.
22. Hat-Themed Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where participants look for hidden hats or hat-related clues.
23. Hat Appreciation Day: Share photos and stories about your favorite hats on social media using a designated hashtag.
24. DIY Paper Hats: Make hats out of paper, such as pirate hats, crowns, or wizard hats.
25. Family Hat Day: Encourage everyone in the family to wear their favorite hat all day and share stories about why they chose that hat.
26. Musical Hats: Play a version of musical chairs where players must find and wear a hat when the music stops.
27. Hat Toss: Toss rings or bean bags onto hat stands or large hats placed on the ground.
28. Guess the Hat: Blindfold a player and have them guess the type of hat they are holding based on touch alone.
29. Hat Relay Race: Run a relay race where participants must balance a hat on their heads as they race to the finish line.
30. Pin the Hat on the Character: Play a variation of pin the tail on the donkey, using hats and a character poster.
31. Hat Charades: Act out different types of hats without speaking, while others guess the hat.
32. Hat Scavenger Hunt: Hide various hats around a designated area and have players search for them.
33. Hat Trivia Quiz: Compete in a quiz game with questions focused on famous hats in history, movies, and culture.
34. Hat Stack: See who can stack the most hats on their head without them falling over.
35. Hat Pictionary: Draw pictures of different types of hats while others guess what they are.
36. Name That Hat: Show pictures of various hats and see who can name them the fastest.
37. Hat Bingo: Play bingo with cards featuring different types of hats instead of numbers.
38. Hat Memory Game: Create a memory card game with pairs of cards featuring different hats.
39. Hat Hot Potato: Pass a hat around while music plays, and whoever is holding it when the music stops is out.
40. Hats Off Dance: Dance while balancing a hat on your head, with the last person to lose their hat winning.
41. Hat Puppet Show: Use hats as puppets to create a fun and imaginative puppet show.
42. Hat-Themed Escape Room: Design an escape room with puzzles and clues involving hats.
43. Hat Decorating Contest: Provide materials for decorating hats and vote on the best creations.
44. Hat Swap Game: Sit in a circle and pass hats around; when the music stops, everyone wears the hat they are holding.
45. Celebrity Hat Look-Alike: Dress up in hats like those worn by famous people and guess who each person is imitating.
46. Hat Speed Dressing: Race to see who can put on and take off a series of hats the fastest.
47. Hat Tic-Tac-Toe: Use hats as game pieces in a giant tic-tac-toe game.
48. Hat Limbo: Play limbo with a twist, where players must pass under the bar while wearing a tall hat.
49. Hat Tower Building: Build the tallest tower using a variety of hats stacked on top of each other.
50. Musical Hat Exchange: Walk in a circle while music plays, and when it stops, exchange hats with the nearest person.
51. Paper Plate Hats: Use paper plates to create colorful and whimsical hats by cutting, folding, and decorating them.
52. Felt Top Hats: Craft small top hats using felt fabric, glue, and decorative elements like ribbons and buttons.
53. Flower Crown Hats: Make elegant flower crowns using faux flowers, wire, and floral tape.
54. Cardboard Pirate Hats: Cut and assemble pirate hats from cardboard, then paint and embellish them.
55. Newspaper Hats: Fold and shape old newspapers into classic hats, such as pirate hats or captain’s hats.
56. Animal Ears Headbands: Create headbands with attached animal ears, using felt and headbands.
57. Miniature Hat Pins: Design small hat pins with beads and wire to decorate larger hats.
58. Origami Hats: Fold paper into different origami hat shapes, like samurai helmets or party hats.
59. Wizard Hats: Use construction paper or fabric to make tall, pointed wizard hats, complete with stars and moons.
60. Cowboy Hats: Create cowboy hats from cardstock, decorating them with markers, stickers, and faux leather.
61. Royal Crowns: Cut and decorate royal crowns from cardstock or foam, adding jewels and glitter.
62. Sun Hats: Weave simple sun hats from raffia or other natural fibers.
63. Santa Hats: Sew Santa hats from red and white felt, perfect for holiday celebrations.
64. Personalized Baseball Caps: Customize plain baseball caps with fabric paint, patches, and embroidery.
65. Steampunk Hats: Decorate hats with gears, goggles, and other steampunk-inspired elements.
66. Bird’s Nest Hats: Craft hats that resemble bird’s nests using twigs, faux birds, and leaves.
67. Halloween Witch Hats: Make witch hats from black construction paper or felt, adding spiderwebs and other spooky details.
68. Rainbow Hats: Create colorful hats by layering different shades of paper or fabric in a rainbow pattern.
69. Sequin Party Hats: Cover party hats with sequins and glitter for a sparkling effect.
70. Chef Hats: Use white cardstock to make tall chef hats, adding your name or a fun message.
71. Safari Hats: Craft safari hats using tan cardstock, decorating with animal print accents.
72. Victorian Bonnets: Sew bonnets from lace and ribbon for a vintage Victorian look.
73. Knight Helmets: Create knight helmets from silver-painted cardboard, adding plume decorations.
74. Alien Hats: Make hats that resemble alien heads using green felt and googly eyes.
75. Snowman Hats: Craft small top hats for snowmen using black felt, adding a red ribbon band.
76. Top Hat Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and top them with marshmallow and chocolate “top hats.”
77. Sombrero Cookies: Decorate round sugar cookies with icing and candy to resemble sombreros.
78. Witch Hat Cones: Fill ice cream cones with chocolate mousse and decorate them to look like witch hats.
79. Chef Hat Meringues: Pipe meringue into the shape of chef hats and bake until crisp.
80. Baseball Cap Sandwiches: Cut sandwiches into the shape of baseball caps using a template or cookie cutter.
81. Party Hat Cake Pops: Make cake pops and decorate them with icing and sprinkles to look like party hats.
82. Crown-Shaped Cookies: Use crown-shaped cookie cutters to bake and decorate royal cookies.
83. Mad Hatter Tea Cakes: Prepare mini cakes with whimsical decorations inspired by the Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland.”
84. Pilgrim Hat Pretzels: Dip pretzel rods in chocolate and top them with a small cookie to resemble pilgrim hats.
85. Santa Hat Strawberries: Dip strawberries in white chocolate and add a small marshmallow on top to create Santa hats.
86. Pirate Hat Pizzas: Shape mini pizzas into pirate hats and decorate with olives and cheese.
87. Sun Hat Fruit Tarts: Create fruit tarts and arrange the fruit to resemble sun hats.
88. Graduation Cap Brownies: Cut brownies into squares and add a piece of chocolate on top with a candy tassel to make graduation caps.
89. Snowman Hat Donuts: Use powdered donuts, stack them, and add a chocolate “hat” on top.
90. Detective Hat Sandwiches: Shape sandwiches into detective hats and add details with vegetables or cheese.
91. Firefighter Hat Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and decorate with red frosting and a candy badge to look like firefighter helmets.
92. Princess Hat Cones: Fill ice cream cones with candy or frosting and decorate with edible glitter to resemble princess hats.
93. Wizard Hat Cookies: Use cone-shaped cookie cutters to bake and decorate wizard hat cookies.
94. Clown Hat Jell-O Cups: Layer different colors of Jell-O in cups and top with whipped cream to mimic clown hats.
95. Robin Hood Hat Brownies: Shape brownies into Robin Hood hats and add a mint leaf as the feather.
96. Safari Hat Cakes: Bake small round cakes and decorate with fondant to look like safari hats.
97. Cowboy Hat Bread Rolls: Shape bread dough into cowboy hats and bake until golden brown.
98. Viking Helmet Cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes with horns and a metallic color to look like Viking helmets.
99. Nurse Hat Rice Krispie Treats: Shape Rice Krispie treats into nurse hats and decorate with red icing.
100. Alien Hat Macarons: Make green macarons and add alien-themed decorations to mimic alien hats.

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