National Teddy Bear Day
Teddy Bears are children’s favorite toys, and National Teddy Bear Day celebrates that. For more information about the day and the cuddly toys, read on.
When is National Teddy Bear Day?
National Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9 every year.
FAQs
Read the frequently asked questions below to expand your knowledge about the day!
Why are Teddy Bears called as such?
Teddy Bears got their name from a story about President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to kill a bear cub during a hunting trip. Teddy was the nickname for Theodore, and the people were told about the incident through a cartoon in a newspaper. In Brooklyn, New York, a store owner then made a stuffed toy bear and named him “Teddy’s Bear.” The name became popular among the masses instantly.
What is the most famous bear?
Winnie the Pooh, created by A.A. Milne, is the most famous bear. He visited the London Zoo with his son, where he saw the Canadian bear brought there by a soldier. The soldier had bought the bear in White River, Ontario, Canada, and named him Winnipeg after his hometown. The name was soon shortened to Winnie.
How can I celebrate National Teddy Bear Day?
You can celebrate the day by giving a Teddy Bear to someone you love or donating it to an organization for children. Or, you can host a Teddy Bear tea party for your children.
Teddy Bear Facts
Teddy Bear collectors are called arctophiles, emerging from two Greek words, arctos (bear) and Philos (love).
Jackie Miley of South Dakota, US, holds the Guinness World Record for owning the most Teddy Bears. She has 8,026 of them and is actually forced to keep them in a separate house.
“Magellan T. Bear” became the first Teddy Bear to go into space in 1995 when it joined a NASA shuttle mission.
In 2017, a Teddy Bear, “Roffa,” was sent 30,480 meters high by a group of school kids. It was tied to a balloon and was part of a science experiment. It floated there for 4.5 hours before returning to Earth.
Washable Teddy Bears didn’t appear until 1954. Then, the stuffing was switched to nylon, which was easier to clean than the previous mohair and wool.
The world’s smallest Teddy Bear is 0.29 inches tall and was created by the South African artist Cheryl Moss.
Teddy Bear Trivia
The world’s largest Teddy Bear, a 55-foot 4-inch creation, is present in Wichita, Kansas. It was stitched in 2008 and is named C.T.Dreams, short for Connect the Dreams.
The Oxford English Dictionary first included the term Teddy Bear in the list in 1906.
The Olympic Long Jump Gold Medal winner Randy Williams was pictured in Life Magazine with a teddy bear. This happened at the Munich games in 1972, and the bear was gifted to him by an ex-girlfriend.
In America, Law Enforcement agents give children in traumatic experiences Teddy Bears. This act helps calm them down and provides comfort.
In 1912, after the Titanic Sank, German toy company Steiff created 500 teddy bears to honor the victims. These “mourning bears” now sell for over $20,000 at auctions.
Steiff is the oldest working company to have been creating Teddy Bears.
Jokes About Teddy Bears
How do you start a Teddy Bear race?
Ready, teddy, go.
What do an aggressive Teddy Bear and this joke have in common?
The punch is pretty weak.
How did the Space Teddy Bear cross the road?
Ewoked.
What do a turkey and a Teddy Bear have in common?
They’re both full of stuffing.
What’s the difference between a beautiful night and a horror night?
A beautiful night is when you hug your Teddy Bear and sleep. A horror night is when your Teddy Bear hugs you back.
Why couldn’t the Teddy Bear finish his birthday cake?
He was already stuffed.
Why don’t Teddy Bears go to the gym?
They don’t wanna get ripped.
What do you call a Teddy Bear at the North Pole?
Lost!
Why do Teddy Bears have a hairy coats?
Fur protection.
What color socks do Teddy Bears wear?
None. They usually have bear (bare) feet.
Why couldn’t the Teddy Bear smell?
Because his nose was stuffed.
What is Teddy Bear’s favorite soda?
Coca Koala.
What happens when a Teddy Bear is in the rain for too long?
He becomes a drizzly bear.
What do you call a Teddy Bear with a bad attitude?
The bearer of bad news.
Funny One-Liners
Just bear with me, I’ll think of a good joke in a minute!
My jokes are un-bear-lievable!
I can bearly stand another one of your puns!
When Chuck Norris was a baby he didn’t have Teddy Bears. He had real bears.
People often ask what I do at the Teddy Bear factory. Just stuff.
I told my Teddy Bear it was cute. It plushed.
Don’t feed Teddy Bears. They are already stuffed.
I just won a Teddy Bear-making competition with my kids. Great stuff!
It is im-paws-ible to find a bad bear joke!
The teddy fell down and hurt himself. He said the pain was unbearable.
When Teddy was ordering his birthday cake, he said he wanted a lot of bearies on it.
The best time for Teddy Bears to have lunch is fur o clock.
Teddy Bear’s favorite type of pie is Blue-bear-y.
The best way to say sorry to a teddy is to bear your heart and soul.
Just let me get my bearings.
Quotes About Teddy Bears
A Teddy Bear does not depend upon mechanics to give him the semblance of life. He is loved, and, therefore, he lives.
Pam Brown
It’s too bad we’re not all Teddy Bears. More stuffing would only make us cuter and cuddlier.
Richelle E. Goodrich
Whoever said “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” would retract that statement after seeing the sparkle in a Teddy Bear’s eyes.
Lana T. Zeis
To a child, Teddy is a bridge between a human and an animal. He doesn’t mind being dressed in ridiculous hats.
Peter Bull
There’s just something about a Teddy Bear that’s impossible to explain. When you hold one in your arms, you get a feeling of love, comfort, and security.
James Ownby
Teddy Bears like to go on morning picnics in the summertime, so they can enjoy the sunshine.
Abigail Darling
Remember when I said Teddy can’t sleep without me? Well, the truth is, I can’t sleep without Teddy.
Webster Papadopoulos
A Teddy Bear’s virtue is that he cannot love himself, only others.
Ted Menten
More Quotes
Teddy Bears don’t need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.
Unknown
You really don’t have to be young to find a friend in a Teddy Bear.
Rachel Newman
Love me, love my Teddy Bear.
Samantha Armstrong
Anyone who has looked a Teddy Bear in the face will recognize the friendly twinkle in his knowing look.
Harold Nadolny
A bedroom without a Teddy Bear is like a face without a smile.
Gill Davies
A Teddy Bear is your childhood wrapped up in faded yellow fur, and as such, he commands affection long after he is outgrown.
Pam Brown
One never quite gets over a lost bear.
Jane Swan
Captions for Instagram
There’s always room for a snuggly Teddy Bear on your bed.
Your teddy offers unconditional love!
A teddy will never let you down!
You are never too old for a Teddy Bear.
Everything in life I share, except, of course, my Teddy Bear!
A special bear for my special friend!
I can never get enough of my Teddy Bear.
Teddy makes my soul happy!
Soft-touch, tender fur, and loads of warmth!
Little, sweet, and chubby.
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