Today is National Handwriting Day and it is a great opportunity to put aside keyboards and to reintroduce you to the lost art of handwriting.
The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association initiated National Handwriting Day in 1977 in order to promote the consumption of stationery, writing paper, pens and pencils. January 23rd was chosen because it is John Hancock’s birthday. John Hancock was President of the Second Continental Congress, first Governor of Massachusetts, and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. John Hancock is remembered for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence, which is so imposing and easily recognizable, that his name became a synonym for “signature” in the United States.
The purpose of National Handwriting Day is to emphasize the importance of handwriting. Writing by hand (unlike typing) engages more parts of the brain because it requires you to shape each letter instead of creating a letter by touching a key. Writing by hand entails practicing the swirls and connections by use of the brain and motor functions which activates even more cognitive abilities. Furthermore, writing by hand stimulates attention focusing and creativity which is essential for active and productive learning and work.
Every person has a unique handwriting. There are differences even in handwriting of identical twins. The peculiarities of handwriting, such as size of letters, spacing between letters and pressure to the paper, reveal details about the writer’s character, his or her emotional state and other important information. So, handwriting, by nature, is one of the ways for creativity and personal expression. A handwritten text contains not just abstract information but also a reflection of the writer’s personality.
Nothing can replace the sincerity of the handwritten word. So take a day off from the cyber community and computers. Take a pen or a pencil and experience the joy and intimacy of handwritten letters, notes and cards.
We wish you a Happy National Handwriting Day!
The TutorZ.com Team
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