When is Talk like a Pirate Day?
Yeeee September 19th each and every year is:
"International Talk Like A Pirate Day."
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What is this Holiday for?
Everyone has a little bit of pirate in them right? So why not show us all on this pirate theme holiday just how good you are at talking like a pirate. This holiday is a day to enjoy yourself and celebrate the history of pirates. Part of the fun is having pirate parties, dressing up like pirates, eating pirate food and talking like a pirate. You would think that this holiday is just for kids but pirate parties are actually celebrated more by adults than by children. Wow! Who would of guess that one! I think it's mainly because adults still like to drink the famous Grog drink or at least pretend they do. hahaha! So on International Talk like a Pirate Day get all your friends together.... here's your excuse to be a pirate for a day.
Origin of International Talk like a Pirate Day:
John Baur and Mark Summers created the concept of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on June 6, 1995. While playing racquetball, they began to talk to each other in Pirate-speak". After leaving the court, they decided that there was a need to create this day. After much thought, Mark Summers selected September 19th as the date. This was his wife's birthday. So, he thought it would be an easy date to remember. And so, International Talk Like a Pirate Day was born.
How can I celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day?
Well we have some great ideas for you on how to do this.
1) Ye learn to talk like a pirate!
Since it's International Talk like a Pirate Day, part of the fun of the day is learning all about the speach of a pirate. Grammer school students have fun playing the role of a pirate as they practice the pirate language. eeerrr mateee
- Avast! - Stop and give attention. "Hey!" or "Who goes there?”
- Arrr! - yes, I agree, I'm happy, I'm enjoying this beer
- Bilge! - Nonsense, foolish talk
- Black Spot - Warning that a pirate is marked for death
- Bowsprit - Slanted spar at a ship's prow
- Buccaneer - Caribbean pirate
- Chantey - A sailor's work song
- Corsair - Romantic term for pirate
- Davy Jones' locker - bottom of the sea
- Gangway! - "Get out of my way!”
- Grog - Any alcoholic drink
- Jolly Roger - Pirates' skull-and-crossbones flag
- Prow - "Nose" of the ship
- Splice the mainbrace - Have a drink
2) Ayyyy Matey, ye learn about Pirates
Well...... this is a fun day of celebrating pirates. Many schools use this day to teach students all about Pirate History and folk lore. y!
3) Ye Dress like a Pirate
The first of September is a popular month for searching out and buying Pirate Costumes. Pirate Costume parties have become a tradition on this day for adults just as much as for children.
5) Ye Party like a Pirate
Everyone loves to watch Pirate Movies! Pull out the big mugs of coolaid and barrels of popcorn and have some movie fun. We found a great place to find Pirate DVD Movies so go get yourself a movie and get ready for "Talk Like A Pirate Day."
4) Ye eats like a Pirate
Children love to dress as pirates and eat cake and ice cream while the adults love to take on the tradition of drinking run and flavored party drinks while in costume as well. You can learn more about Pirate Party Ideas on our Pirate Party Page. To get you started here's some popular food ideas.
Tell us how ye plan t'celebrate!
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