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Early Bird Day – July 1, 2024

Early Bird Day is observed on July 1 and it is celebrated annually. This crazy day is all about being the first one to grab the best out of what is on sale. People go to shops, restaurants, and supermarkets very early in the morning to try to grab the best product, service, dish, and whatever else they can get their hands on. Some shops and restaurants offer special products or dishes on this day but only if you go there in the morning. So you must be a morning person if you want to make the most of it.

History of Early Bird Day

If you are wondering what it means when a person is an early bird, let us tell you. The first thing that you have to understand is the meaning of these phrases: “the early bird gets the worm,” and “the early bird catches the worm.” The truth is that these phrases have been used frequently by English people since 1605. The meaning of these phrases is that the one who arrives first has the best chance for success. They also mean that someone will have an advantage if they do something immediately.

An early bird, or better to say an early person, in this case, will be the one that arrives first at a store when there is a limited amount of an item on sale, the first to arrive at a restaurant when it opens, and the first to arrive at a popular fishing spot in the morning. These people will have the best chance at success, just like the first robin hopping on the morning dew looking for worms.

Although Early Bird Day is not as well known, this day could be a great opportunity to grab what you have been waiting for.

Early Bird Day timeline

1605
The Popular Idiomatic Phrase

The phrase ‘Early Bird Catches the Worm’ first appears in a book of proverbs by William Camden.

1678
The Phrase Appears in Another Book

In the collection of English proverbs written by John Ray, this phrase is among the recorded sayings.

1940
The Play on the Famous Phrase

Warner Bros releases an eight-minute long movie reel is released titled “The Early Worm Gets the Bird.’

2008
The Film is Realeased

The Italian Film ‘The Early Bird Catches the Worm’ is Released in 2008 based on the autobiographical book ‘Il giocatore’ by Marco Baldini, is released.

Early Bird Day FAQs

Does the Early Bird Day change?

No, it does not. It is celebrated every July 1 annually.

Does every shop give you a discount?

Some shops give a discount and others that do not. Pay attention to their Instagram profiles to get all the information you need.

Is there an opposite to ‘the early bird gets the worm?’

There is a phrase — ‘the second mouse gets the cheese.’

Early Bird Day Activities

  1. Wake up very early in the morning

    The best way to celebrate this day is to wake up very early in the morning and try to make the most of your day. Set your alarm for an early hour than your normal waking time and enjoy this day.

  2. Arrive first at a restaurant or shop

    As explained, the purpose of this day is that people arrive early in the morning at shops or restaurants and grab the best products at the best prices. Therefore, be sure of being the first one to arrive.

  3. Use the hashtag #EARLYBIRDDAY

    Share a post. If you buy something on this crazy day, you can upload a picture to your Instagram using the hashtag #EARLYBIRDDAY.

5 English Idiomatic Phrases

  1. The best of both worlds’

    This phrase means that you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time.

  2. Speak of the devil

    This means the person you were talking about with someone else has shown up unexpectedly.

  3. See eye to eye

    This means agreeing with someone.

  4. When pigs fly

    This means that something will never happen.

  5. A piece of cake

    Something very easy is a piece of cake.

Why We Love Early Bird Day

  1. Waking up early in the morning is good for your health

    Morning people tend to fall asleep faster, feel more energy during the day, and be more organized. You have more time to do your tasks.

  2. You get to buy what you want at a better price

    If you arrive at a shop early in the morning, you can have the chance to buy a product at a better price. Most shops offer discounts to the first person to arrive.

  3. You can have breakfast at your favorite restaurant

    Waking up early to have breakfast outside your house is sometimes impossible if you wake up late. So this may be a good opportunity to go for your favorite coffee.

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