National Cartoonists Day:

Every year on 5th May, National Cartoonists Day is celebrated with Cinco de Mayo. The day is celebrated to honor the past and present cartoonists of the time. The day is a token of thank you from the society to the cartoonists.

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Related: Other National Days Celebrated on May 5th:

National Hoagie Day

National Totally Chipotle Day

Cinco de Mayo

National Astronaut Day

Why National Cartoonists Day?

Cartoons are an essential part of the childhood period of every individual. The most effective way of saying thank you to the creators of such memorable characters. The day is to honor the past cartoonists and to encourage young artists to create something new and exciting for society. The day is also celebrated to celebrate cartoons as well.

The creators receive us thank you with the day. But the cartoons that made the dull after-school afternoons bright and merry also need to be remembered in the busy schedule of adult life. The day is also celebrated to give some time to the child hidden inside our hearts some space by enjoying the holiday. The busy, fast-moving lives of the individual get a break and let them enjoy the cartoon after long.

How Can We Celebrate National Cartoonists Day:

The day can be celebrated by anyone, following the simple and easy observance about the day. Observances are as follows:

1. You can watch your favorite childhood cartoon.
2. Read a comic cartoon.
3. Invite your friends to a theme party at your home with the instruction of wearing the costume of their favorite cartoon.
4. Collect information about what are the current time period cartoons.
5. Compare the points of difference in the cartoons of your time and nowadays.
6. Collect information about new-age cartoonists and about the history of cartoons.
7. Visit the nearest toy shop and purchase something for the kid next door. You can donate your old toys as well to the poor and needy.
8. Draw and create something to tribute the kid in you that loves cartoons and celebrate the day.
9. On 5th May every year, there is also a celebration of Chipotle day. Do order some chipotle burritos and watch your favorite cartoons while enjoying them.
10.  Do not forget to take pictures, and post them on social medial with the hashtags, #NationalCartoonistsDay, #CartoonistsDay, #CartoonLover, #CartoonComic, #CartoonBurritos, and #CartoonParty.

Interesting Facts About National Cartoonists Day:

Let us discuss some interesting and fun facts about cartoons and cartoonists.

1. The use of cartoons on political subjects and political leaders began in the 18th century by a cartoonist, William Hogarth. His works were referred to as “Hogarthian.”
2. Benjamin Franklin was not really an all-time cartoonist, but his cartoon was first published in the American newspaper.
3. In the 20th century, cartoons were published in black white forms, but the “Collier’s” cartoon was sometimes published in color format.
4. The leading magazines like Marvel and DC have teams of cartoonists working on a single project. The division of work is divided by separating the ink work, sketching into two teams, and graphic artists coloring the comic cartoons.
5. The character “Goofy” in the famous cartoon of Walt Disney was not loved by the production house but was aired and became famous as it gave so much fame to the other characters.
6. The cartoon of Superman at the beginning of its air in the 1940s could not fly, and later, the production house requested to allow the flying of Superman.
7. The famous Marvel creation, Hulk, was originally grey in color and not green.
8. The comic cartoon “Garfield” by James Davis is published in 7 different languages.
9. It is said that every 5th book published in Japan is a comic.
10. The most loved teen cartoon “Mickey Mouse” was an idea for Walt Disney while he saw mice playing in the garage when he was working. The cartoon’s name in 1928 was “Steamboat Wille,” and later, after the first series, it changed to Mickey Mouse.”
11. The famous cartoon character “Zorro” by Johnston McCully has been featured in 59 films.
12. The film “The Prince Of Egypt” in 1998 was the most expensive film as the making costs up to $60 million. 

History Of National Cartoonists Day:

In the year 1895, on 5th May in the New York World, readers saw the colored installment of the Outcault’s drawing on the pages. It was the first successful cartoon of the time. The National Cartoonists Society in the year declared 5th May as the National Cartoonists Day.