National Black Cat Day 2023: October 27 is National Black Cat Day! Black cats need some good press because they have a bad image for being bad luck signs, which isn’t really true. National Black Cat Day is the day before Halloween and a chance for cat lovers to show how much they love the often-maligned but always-iconic animal.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY
There are many types of cats, but the black cat is one of a kind. Some places, like Scotland, Britain, and Japan, believe that seeing or hearing a black cat means good luck and wealth are on the way. But after these areas, people’s views on the black cat change sharply as you move farther south. People in many parts of the Western world believe that black cats bring bad luck and evil. This bad connection comes from a picture that many readers will recognize: the black cat as a friend to witches everywhere who make potions and cast spells.
People in America in the early 1600s who owned black cats would suffer a lot because of this bond. As the Pilgrims settled down on the east side of the United States, they were very wary of anything that might have something to do with witchcraft. People believed that witches were evil and had Satanic connections, so if they were caught with a black cat, they would be punished severely, and some would even be put to death.
People aren’t as afraid of witches as they used to be, but the black cat will still be left wondering why it has to deal with the effects of a bad image. Several animal rights and adoption groups say that compared to other cat types, black cats are less likely to be adopted and more likely to be put down. In light of this, National Black Cat Day is a great chance to go against these trends and show support for an animal that could use some luck.
THINGS TO DO ON NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY
Tweet or post a picture of your black cat.
If you already have a black cat as a pet, today is the day to post about how great it is. We’re sure you don’t post pictures of it on any other day, right? Be proud of it and draw attention to the color of its fur. Hashtag it with National Black Cat Day in mind!
Look at a black cat.
Black cats are some of the most well-known cats in pop culture. Watch a movie or TV show that loves black cats. A few examples are Salem from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” Sylvester from “Looney Tunes,” and Snowball from “The Simpsons.”
Get a black cat.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a cat, today is National Black Cat Day! Go to your local animal rescue and bring home a wonderful dark-furred friend!
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WHY WE LOVE BLACK CAT DAY EVERYDAY
Black people can also be lucky
There is still a myth that black cats bring bad luck, but we’d like to look at the idea that the opposite may also be true. Like we said before, in some parts of the world, seeing or having a black cat is just as likely to bring you luck. Why not think about the good things?
Black cats look good with dark furniture
All over the world, cat fur is a bother in houses. However, black cat fur won’t show up on darker furniture. This is just one thing you can think about when choosing what kind of cat to get next…
They look cute!
No matter what their history is, black cats are still cute like any other cat. The color of their eyes, which are often a rich gold because they have a lot of melanin, stands out even more because of their dark hair.
NATIONAL BLACK CAT DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | October 27 | Friday |
| 2024 | October 27 | Sunday |
| 2025 | October 27 | Monday |
| 2026 | October 27 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | October 27 | Wednesday |
