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May
International Scurvy Awareness Day, celebrated on May 2, helps people learn about scurvy, an illness caused by not getting enough vitamin C. Long ago, sailors who were at sea for a long time without fresh fruits or vegetables would get sick with scurvy. Their gums might bleed, and they would feel very tired. Today, people use this day to remember the importance of eating foods like oranges, strawberries, and broccoli that have vitamin C to stay healthy and strong. It's a day to remind everyone to eat healthy and appreciate the history of how we learned to prevent this illness.
How to celebrate International Scurvy Awareness Day?
Make yummy fruit snacks with oranges, strawberries, or kiwis, and share them with friends and family. Play a fun treasure hunt game where you look for hidden fruit around your house or garden. You can also make colorful drawings of your favorite fruits and hang them up. Watch a cartoon or movie about pirates since they often dealt with scurvy on their ships. You could decorate your room with pirate-themed items and pretend to be a sailor finding fresh fruit on an island. Have a quiz with friends to guess different types of fruits by taste or smell.
Where International Scurvy Awareness Day is celebrated?
- - International
