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World Vegan Day

We celebrate World Vegan Day on November 1.

It is amazing how veganism began off as a diet fad and has grown into a lifestyle choice. Veganism is now advocated as being joyous and extremely beneficial in various ways due to its cruelty-free message. Read on to learn more about World Vegan Day.

When is World Vegan Day?

World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1 every year.

World Vegan Day.

FAQs

Dig into the FAQs and fun facts below to increase your knowledge about World Vegan Day.

What precisely is veganism?

Veganism refers to a way of living that seeks to abstain from the use of animal products. Therefore, vegans do not consume products like meat, milk, and dairy foods. Many vegans also choose to boycott clothing and other products derived from animal exploitation, including leather and fur.

Why do people really go vegan?

According to various surveys, people choose veganism to improve their health, help the planet, and save animal lives.

When and why do we celebrate World Vegan Day?

In 1994, World Vegan Day commemorated the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society. However, it has been predicted that veganism has been around for over 2,000 years. Similarly, vegetarianism, referring to not eating meat, has been there for over 2,500 years.

How do people celebrate World Vegan Day?

To celebrate the day, you can try a vegan diet for the coming few weeks. By swapping butter with coconut oil and substituting soy, almond, or oat milk for dairy milk, you can do so.

Or, you can make some vegan dishes and invite some friends over to enjoy them together. An even easier way is to check out the benefits of veganism and then decide if you want to avail them.

Finally, you may find a local event for World Vegan Day and take part in it somehow.

Fun Facts About Vegan

Over 99% of farmed animals spend their lives confined in farms, and over 150 million farmed animals are killed every day. And, by going vegan, an average consumer can save over 30 animal lives each year.

Livestock and byproducts account for over 51% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Similarly, livestock farming is responsible for 91% of Amazon rainforest destruction. Therefore, by going vegan, you can actually help save the environment.

Over 2,500 gallons of water are required to produce just one pound of beef through factory farming. Conversely, only 25 gallons are needed to produce a pound of wheat.

If crops are consumed directly rather than feeding animals and then consuming them, they could feed 4 billion more humans.

If we don’t change our animal food industries, the oceans could be fishless by 2048. One way to prevent this from happening is by adopting veganism.

The term “vegan” was introduced in the 1940s by Donald Watson, a British animal rights activist. It really refers to the philosophy that animals should not be hurt or exploited for food or other purposes.

A lot of social justice activists have been known to be vegans. Some include Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi, Angela Davis, Martin Luther King Jr., Dolores Huerta, and Coretta Scott King.

According to various researches, vegans have a lower chance of getting prostate or colon cancer. They also have lower blood pressure, a lower rate of IHD, and better blood cholesterol.

Vegan Jokes

How do you know if someone is Vegan?
Don’t worry; they’ll tell you within the first 2 minutes of meeting them.

Can I tell you a vegan joke?
I promise it won’t be cheesy.

Why was the vegan person removed from his post?
He didn’t meat his employer’s requirements.

What’s the toughest part of being a vegan?
Apparently, keeping it to yourself.

What’s the best way to keep milk fresh?
Leave it in the cow!

Why are most ghosts vegans?
Because it’s super-natural!

What does a vegan zombie eat?
Grains.

What do you call a Viking who turns vegan?
Norvegan.

How do you know aliens are not vegan?
Because they haven’t contacted us to say it.

Funny Ones

Why are vegans the best friends in the world?
They never have beef with you.

Why did they only serve vegan food at the high school football game?
It was full of pro-teens.

What did the vegan man say to the fruit when he was hungry?
Man-go and get me some good food.

What do you call Bruce Lee’s vegan cousin?
Broco Lee.

What did the woman say to the DJ at the vegan festival?
Can you turnip the sick beets?

Riddles About Vegans

What happens when a vegan gets mad?
They throw a tempeh tantrum.

How did a woman suddenly realize she wanted to go vegan?
She got a wake-up kale.

What do vegan black holes say?
I’m on a strictly planet-based diet.

Why did the vegan not take the job at the grocery store?
He thought the celery was insufficient.

What do you call a city full of vegans?
Las Vegans.

Which social media platform do vegans hate the most?
Google meet.

Why did the vegan girl rush into the supermarket?
She didn’t want to wait lentil the sale on vegan food ended.

Vegan One-Liners

I ran into this vegan girl who said she knew me. I had to tell her I’d never met herbivore (her before).

A vegan, an anti-vaxxer, and a flat earther walk into a bar. I know because they told everyone in 5 minutes.

When two vegans get into a fight… Is it still called a beef?

My wife wants to go vegan. I feel like my marriage is at steak.

Peta has a new militant wing, with the mission of enforcing a vegan lifestyle… It’s called Al-Quinoa.

If a vegan accidentally eats meat… Do they break out in chives?

Kinda cool vegans are called Radish.

A vegan told me people who sold meat were gross. I said people who sell fruit and vegetables are grocer.

A vegan podiatrist becomes a cannibal; the first thing he eats is Toe food.

I told my family I was going vegan. I’m quitting cold turkey.

It’s time to party; turn up the beet.

I’d rather pay more for a plane ticket, to be able to have the seats with extra legume.

I slept pretty well, despite the howling kales outside.

Quotes For Vegans

Vegan is just pure love. Love for animals, love for the planet, and love for yourself.
Mischa Temaul

Veganism is not a sacrifice. It is a joy.
Gary L. Francione

I can’t think of anything better in the world to be but a vegan.
Alicia Silverstone.

If you think that being vegan is difficult, imagine being a factory-farmed animal.
Davegan Raza

Veganism is a brilliant approach for elevating human consciousness and avoiding the energy of death and degeneration associated with killing animals for food, which enters us when we eat their flesh and blood.
Gabriel Cousens M.D.

I made the choice to be vegan because I will not eat (or wear, or use) anything that could have an emotional response to its death or captivity.
Rai Aren

Vegan food is soul food in its truest form. Soul food means to feed the soul.
Erykah Badu

The vegan lifestyle is a compassionate way to live that supports life, supports fairness and equality, and promotes freedom.
Robert Cheeke

Vegan Sayings

To get the mud off your hands, use soap and water. To get blood off your hands, go vegan.
John Sakars

I’m a vegan. I respect the environment, and I do my best to spread the importance of such an issue.
Jared Leto

Every time you drink a glass of milk or eat a piece of cheese, you harm a mother. Please go vegan.
Gary L. Francione

Veganism is not about how hard it is for you. It’s about every animal’s right not to be used as a slave.
Randy Sandberg

We all love animals. Why do we call some ‘pets’ and others ‘dinner?’
K.D. Lang

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Captions for Instagram Regarding Being a Vegan

Animals are friends, not food!

My food is grown, not born.

Compassion is the best side effect of being vegan.

Love animals, eat plants, be kind.

A little veganism never hurt anybody.

Vegan and loving it!

Peace, love, vegan.

Being an animal lover means not eating meat.

Being vegan is not a trend. It’s an awakening!

Keep calm and vegan on.

Love animals, eat plants.

Animals are here with us, not for us!

My body is a garden, not a graveyard.

I’m proud to be a vegetarian!

Nothing tastes as good as being Vegan feels.

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Future World Vegan Day Dates

2023; November 1; Wednesday

2024; November 1; Friday

2025; November 1; Saturday 2026; November 1; Sunday

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