What is National Winnie The Pooh Day?
Author A. A. Milne's birthday in 1882 was commemorated on National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18th. In his stories, which also included his son, Christopher Robin, the adorable, honey-loving bear came to life.
Author A.
Milne's lovable Pooh Bear, as he was affectionally referred to, is a fictional bear based on a black bear named Winnie. During World War II, Winnie and a swan named Pooh would visit the London Zoo often and named his own teddy bear after her and a swan named Pooh.
This family's friendship inspired a series of books beginning with When We Were Young in 1924. The books were beautifully illustrated by E.H. Shepard.
Thousands of children and millions of others were taken through the Hundred Acre Woods by their families and millions of others. Each individual was given a unique role in the books. If the wisdom of Owl or Rabbit led the group awry or a celebration, the story's characters became popular around the world.
