Celebrating Teddy Bear Day!
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The Teddy Bear phenomonen started with President Teddy Roosevelt.
Americans can thank former President Theodore Roosevelt for the teddy bear phenomenon in America. The story has been written numerous times that he could not bear (pardon the pun) to shoot a cub bear that was brought to him when he was hunting. The bear that became known as Teddy's bear opened the way for the creation of toy bears...a craft that is still endeared to our society. Adults have a love affair and affinity for teddy bears. Children find teddy bears irresistible. It would be an interesting statistic to know how many people have grown up with one as their best friend and how many still hold on to them. Teddy bears range from the simplest plush toy that lives in children's toy boxes to the most sophisticated ones that could be qualified as museum pieces. It's not unusual for collectors to have hundreds of teddy bears in their keeping.
We love our teddy bears...plain and simple! So why shouldn't we have an official day to recognize our most favorite toy? Surprise! We do. September 9th is Teddy Bear Day. In fact there are four holidays celebrating teddy bears. Read on to get more information.
So here's the question.....
Bear wall graphics:
Set of 128 Classic Teddy Bear Wall Appilques
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
They are more than just a toy!
Teddy bears have become the most popular symbol of childhood around the world. They aren't just for children. Teddy bears are a accepted choice for Valentine's Day, Christmas, baby showers, and graduation gifts. Service organizations use Teddy Bears as comfort gifts to sick children, troubled children, and those experiencing trauma. The American Red Cross gives out their own Teddy Bear version to comfort those experiencing traumatic life situations. Here's a link to their bear: Red Cross Bear
November 10th is National Teddy Bear Day!
Wonderful baby nursery ensemble:
Boutique Baby Teddy Bear 13PCS CRIB BEDDING SET By GEENNY Designs
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So here's the next question.....
Here are some links that you might enjoy:
- Free Greetings you can send to someone!
- This site offers free Teddy Bear messages you can send to someone one Teddy Bear Day or any day for that matter! When is it never a good time to send a Teddy Bear message?
- Free Bear Pattern from South Africa
- This is a really cute bear pattern for the teddy bear makers.
- Free Teddy Bear Patterns from LauraLynn
- Multiple patterns available on Adobe Downloads.
- Free Teddy Bear emails to send.
- Animated and musical Teddy Bear emails for you to send to someone special. They're free!
- The Vermont Teddy Bear Company
- Hand made in Vermont & Guaranteed for life.
Ebay has lots of Bears.
November 14th is National American Teddy Bear Day!
I've always been fond of this little guy!
My First Paddington Bear 7.25 Plush Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal by Yottoy
Amazon Price: $19.40 (as of 05/27/2012)
“How Teddy Bear Day on September 9th got started? It's a mystery. No one seems to know!”
This is one classy bear!
Boyds Bears Brady Bearimore #918321
Amazon Price: $19.82 (as of 05/27/2012)
Do you have a sick Teddy Bear?
If you or your child has a sick Teddy Bear that needs some "medical assistance", I found a website that will take in your bear and nurse it to health. They will clean and repair your timeless friend and bring him back to health. They also make their own original bears. They can help you celebrate Teddy Bear Day with a healthy, restored bear. Here's where you can find them: Sally Winey Bears
I like to work BIG jigsaw puzzles.
springbok 1500 Piece Puzzle - Stylish Teddy Bears - 28 3/4 inches by 36 inches
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
Put some bears on your wall.
Four Bears by Catherine Becquer. Size 13.75 X 25.50 Art Poster Print on Canvas
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
I like his fur!
Boyd's Bears by Enesco Collectible Buster B Bearloom Plush Bear with Tipped Fur and Neck Bow
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
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Wednesday_Elf
Feb 19, 2012 @ 6:21 pm | delete
- I don't really remember my childhood teddy bear, but my first-born son had a teddy bear as his first baby gift that became his constant companion for the first 4 years of his life. When he gave it up I wrapped it in plastic and put it away ... just in case he changed his mind. At age 13 he found it while helping me unpack after a move and said 'why did you keep this old thing?" I flippantly said "I saved it to give to your wife when you get married'. He laughed at me.... so that's what I did. Teddy Bear (his one and only name ever) was presented to my new daughter-in-law with a letter from 'teddy' telling her about her new husband's early years and welcoming her to the family. :)
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Joan4
Feb 10, 2012 @ 7:36 pm | delete
- I do love teddy bears! I don't remember having one as a child - but I do remember a stuffed giraffe! :) My children and grandchildren love their teddy bears!
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Ladymermaid
Apr 20, 2011 @ 6:02 pm | delete
- Thank you for the history lesson. I did not know that it was Ted Roosevelt who the teddy bear was named after. Beautiful lens.
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kathysart
Apr 11, 2011 @ 4:29 pm | delete
- Well this is just so darn CUTE!! Loved my visit and my reminder of my Muffy Bear.
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Tipi
Apr 3, 2011 @ 8:15 pm | delete
- I didn't know about November 10th being National Teddy Bear Day. I wonder what kind of a gift one buys for Teddy. My Mom and my sister in law have ever growing Teddy Bear collections, who can resisit!
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Celebrating Teddy Bear Day was updated on May 13, 2012.
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