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Bowdler's Day on July 11 reminds us of Thomas Bowdler, who edited books to remove rude or inappropriate parts, making them suitable for families and children. Imagine you want to read a fun story, but some parts are too scary or use bad language. Bowdler would change those parts so everyone can enjoy the story without feeling uncomfortable. It teaches us about how people sometimes change books to be respectful to different cultures and ages. It's a day to think about how stories can be shared with everyone while being polite and kind.
How to celebrate Bowdlers Day?
On Bowdler's Day, you can have fun by taking your favorite story or song and making a "clean" version of it. This means changing any words that might be rude or too grown-up into friendlier ones. You could also have a family game where each person takes turns saying or acting out something, and others try to change it to be more polite or kid-friendly. You can even create a funny comic strip with gentle jokes. At the end of the day, enjoy some yummy snacks while sharing your new versions with everyone, making sure they're full of smiles!
Where Bowdlers Day is celebrated?
- - International
