Who's your favorite superhero? Superman? Batman? Wonder Woman? Catwoman? Underdog? Spider-Man? Green Lantern? The Hulk? The Flash? The list is almost endless. But whichever fictional superhero you choose, today's the day to celebrate superheroes - both fictional and in real-life.
According to Twinkl, "National Superhero Day is a celebration of the superheroes we see in fiction and in our daily lives. The first superhero was created in 1936 in a comic strip. Since then, superheroes have skyrocketed in popularity and cultural significance, and today's the day to celebrate them. But it's also an opportunity to celebrate the superheroes who exist in our daily lives. Whether this be doctors, firefighters, or our parents, there is always someone going above and beyond to improve our lives.
Back in 1995, employees of Marvel Comics asked children what superpower they would want to have if that were possible. To the surprise of the Marvel employees, the children spoke more about practical superpowers and the heroes that existed in their lives. The children noticed how their real life superheroes often wore normal clothes and made do without any superpowers. The interactions that the Marvel employees had with those children inspired them to create the day and honor everyday superheroes.
National Superhero Day is a reminder that superheroes can come from anywhere - and that having a good heart can be just as important as having superpowers. Everyday, people from all walks of life do incredible things. National Superhero Day reminds us that we all have the ability to help others and that superpowers aren't required to do good in the world."
A common story each year is when "superheroes" appear as window washers at children's hospitals. One was described by UCLA back in 2016, "It was a special day of "grime fighting" at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. While pediatric patients oohed and aahed, Batman, Captain America, the Hulk, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman appeared outside the hospital windows to brighten their days. Since 2013, Sunland Window Cleaning has provided colorful costumes and donated time to bring superhero-sized excitement to UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital."
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According to National Day Calendar, "Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes. However, just like fictional superheroes, children also look up to them as role models. They serve and protect their communities. These real-life superheroes also dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives, or being mentors. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis."
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So, who will you celebrate today? Chime in and share.
Image Credit: Calgary Herald (Alberta Children's Hospital).
Check out this list of superheroes from Britannica:
https://www.britannica.com/art/list-of-superheroes-2024795
Read why WONDER WOMAN tops Entertainment Weekly's 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list:
https://ew.com/article/2016/10/12/wonder-woman-ew-50-superheroes/
Check out the bestselling book series by Brad Meltzer that helps kids build character, kindness, and compassion one hero at a time - because ordinary people change the world:
https://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/
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