National Unicorn Day

National Unicorn Day Quick Facts - GB

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2023 Date	9 April 2023
2024 Date	9 April 2024

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National Unicorn Day in 2023

Sunday, 9 Apr

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National Unicorn Day History

National Unicorn Day celebrates one of the most popular mythical creatures in the world. Unicorns are fictional beasts described as horse-like with a large, pointed horn protruding from their foreheads. This day aims to raise awareness and celebrate the history of unicorns as a part of human mythology.

National Unicorn Day seems to have been started in 2015 as a promotion for the mythical creatures. It is observed annually on April 9th.

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It's Easter Sunday AND National Unicorn Day - Scotland's national animal. Have a cracking day everyone! https://t.co/8Hg3s8K6f9
— Being Scottish (@BeingScots) April 9, 2023

For anyone celebrating - Happy Easter! If not, today is - more importantly, it feels like - National Unicorn Day! So share any of your favourite unicorn things - got a plush you want to show off? A unicorn cookie recipe? Or even your favourite book/film/whatever with unicorns! https://t.co/Yhm9tWdCCX
— Esbat (@EsbatBookish) April 9, 2023

I know a lot of people are very excited about Easter (apparently it’s sort of important to Christians) but in the rush we’re over looking a far more important day: It’s International Unicorn Day!!! https://t.co/eOmLdOaSBt
— CunningSmile (@CunningSmi1e) April 9, 2023

National Unicorn Day Facts

The word unicorn comes from the Latin word unus, meaning one, and cornu meaning horn.
It was believed that those who drank from the horn of a unicorn would gain protection from stomach trouble, epilepsy, and poison.
it is thought that the animal behind the description of a unicorn was actually the Indian rhinoceros.

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National Unicorn Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland and view the piece, Master of the Annunciation with Unicorn Polyptych. The altarpiece features a unique depiction of the Annunciation in which Mary is holding a unicorn. The unicorn is believed to represent a symbol of Christ and Mary’s virginity.
Explore several books about unicorns.
Watch a movie featuring the mythical creatures. Here are our suggestions:
Unicorn Store (2017)
A Trip To Unicorn Island (2016)
Voyage Of The Unicorn (2001)