Unbirthday

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Unbirthday is a term coined by Lewis Carroll in his book Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. It refers to any day of the year that is not a person's birthday. The concept was popularized by the 1951 Disney animated film Alice in Wonderland, where it is celebrated with a song titled "The Unbirthday Song".

Concept

An unbirthday is essentially the opposite of a birthday. While a birthday is celebrated once a year, an unbirthday can be celebrated on any of the 364 or 365 days that are not the actual birthday. The idea is to have more frequent celebrations and to enjoy the joy of giving and receiving gifts, having parties, and sharing good times with friends and family.

In Literature

The term "unbirthday" first appeared in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In the book, the concept is introduced during a conversation between Alice and Humpty Dumpty.

In Popular Culture

The unbirthday concept gained widespread recognition through the 1951 Disney animated film Alice in Wonderland. In the film, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse celebrate their unbirthdays with a whimsical tea party. The song "The Unbirthday Song" from the film has become iconic and is often associated with the unbirthday celebration.

Celebration

Unbirthday celebrations can take many forms, from simple gatherings with friends to elaborate parties. The key element is the spirit of fun and spontaneity. Unlike birthdays, which are often marked by specific traditions and expectations, unbirthdays offer more flexibility and creativity in how they are celebrated.

Related Concepts

• Half-birthday
• Name day
• Anniversary

See Also

• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
• Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There
• Lewis Carroll
• Mad Hatter (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
• March Hare
• Dormouse (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)