World Beard Day

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In many cultures, the beard has often been a representation of many masculine virtues, including wisdom, strength, high social status and even sexual prowess, especially in warrior cultures. Many cultures also carry a great deal of admiration and respect for someone who chooses to wear a fine beard on their face. Thus, every year on the first Saturday of September, people all over the world in different cities revel in the glory of men’s beards with various unique ways of celebrating.

From having a close-trimmed beard to a full and thick glorious monstrosity. World Beard Day, celebrates you!

Since it is believed that people probably didn’t start shaving until about 4000 BC, at the beginning of history, almost all men would have had a beard. It was extremely functional for keeping warm, as well as for cushioning a blow if caught in a tussle to defend your home, your family or simply while being out hunting for your next meal. **insert man roar here**

The true origins of World Beard Day have however been lost to history. Some historians believe that there is evidence showing that the Danish Vikings have held a day in honour of their beards going back as far as 800 AD.

Regardless of where you might be living, if you actually attempt to shave on World Beard Day, it is considered to be one of the worst acts of disrespect possible and bad luck will soon follow you. Some traditions even go as far as to honour the men with beards by waiting on them hand and foot by those that do not have beards.

To all the men out there with a face ferret ready to take on the world, be proud. Stand up tall. Embrace World Beard Day… every day.

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