National Grammar Day is a new holiday to promote the use of good grammar. National Grammar Day falls annually on March 4th. The day is set aside to promote awareness of proper grammar. Sponsors include MSN Encarta and The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG).Official Site: National Grammar Day
Celebration Ideas from SPOGG
- Speak well
- Write well
- Kindly correct "catastrophic apostrophes"
- Send friendly e-mails to newscasters who use "Between you and I"
- Wear a National Grammar Day T-shirt
Origin of National Grammar Day
Martha Brockenbrough began the The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar to teach her students good grammar. She decided to create National Grammar Day to draw attention to the necessity of good grammar in providing clear communication. Brockenbrough also didn't think it was fair to celebrate National Punctuation Day without having a day to celebrate the phrases and clauses that punctuation "embrace."
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Fast Facts
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Date
March 4
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Sponsors
MSN Encarta, The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG)
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Founder
Martha Brockenbrough
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Fact:
Observers encouraged to celebrate with high-fiber foods served at Good-Grammar Potlucks (good for the colon)
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Official drink
Grammartini
