When is International Body Piercing Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 28
Express yourself today, by getting a body piercing somewhere…. anywhere. Today is a great day to do so, as it is International Body Piercing Day. Will this June 28 holiday be the first time you got one? Or, do you already have a number of them, and plan to add a new one? Just prepare for a long line. On this holiday body piercing studios are very busy.
Nowadays, body piercings are most often done as a form of self-expression. Along with tattoos, they set us apart, and to some degree define who we are. Body piercing has been around since ancient times. It waspracticed in many cultures around the world. Most notably, African and Native American tribes practiced body piercing, often for tribal rituals, among other reasons. Even in ancient times, they weremade on almost any part of the human body.
Modern body piercing in the U.S. began to gain in popularity in the mid to late 1970s. Its popularity and acceptance continue to grow around the world. Along with the growth in popularity, is a marked increase in extreme piercings, with some individuals having dozens upon dozens of them.
Jim Ward of California is the “granddaddy of modern body piercing”. He opened the first body piercing studio in California in 1978. Among his many achievements, were establishing methods of piercing, promoting body piercing education, and setting safety standards. Are you ready to participate in this holiday? Go out to a body piercing studio, and get a part of your body … any part…pierced!
Did You Know? Body piercing isa form of art.
How to Celebrate International Body Piercing Day
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate International Body Piercing Day:
Get your first body piercing.
Despite how many you already have, get another one.
Consider a body piercing in a non-normal or exotic place on your body.
Today's Quote
“Love all, trust few, wrong none.” – – William Shakespeare
History and Origin of International Body Piercing Day
Jim Ward, the “granddaddy of modern body piercing” was born on this day in 1941. The date was selected to celebrate his many contributions to the world of body piercing.
While we know this special day was created to honor Jim Ward and to promote body piercing, we do not know who created this day, or the year of origin of this holiday.
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