National Bobblehead Day

National Bobblehead Day is celebrated on January 7th every year in the United States. It is a day to celebrate and honor the history and popularity of the bobblehead, a type of collectible figurine with a spring-mounted head that bobs and wobbles when touched. The origins of the bobblehead can be traced back to ancient China and Japan, where similar figurines were made from clay and other materials. The modern bobblehead as we know it today originated in the United States in the 1950s, when the first baseball-themed bobbleheads were produced by a company called Hartland Plastics. Since then, bobbleheads have become popular collectibles and are now made in the likeness of a wide variety of characters, including sports stars, celebrities, politicians, and fictional characters. They are often used as promotional items by sports teams, companies, and organizations. On National Bobblehead Day, people celebrate the unique charm and appeal of the bobblehead by sharing photos of their collections, attending bobblehead-themed events, and participating in online discussions about their favorite bobbleheads. The day is a fun and lighthearted way to appreciate the cultural significance of this quirky and beloved collectible.