Rat Catcher’s Day / Ratcatcher’s Day / Rat-catcher’s Day is celebrated on 22nd July 2014. It commemorates the myth of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
- One of the most famous German folklores is the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
- Hamelin is the town of Germany which was infested by rats.
- Pied Piper was promised by the mayor that he would be paid handsomely if he rid the town of rats.
- Pied Piper played his magical flute and all the rats of the town followed him.
- He played the music all his way down to the river and the rats followed him and drowned.
- The mayor refused to pay and broke the promise.
- On one night, Pied Piper played his magical music again and this time all the children of the town followed him into a cave.
- There were 2 versions of the story – in 1 version, Pied Piper kept the children with him until he was paid and in the 2nd version, the children were never to be seen again.
- July 22 is considered to be the Ratcatcher’s day as it is believed that Pied Piper rid the town of Hamelin of rats on 22 July 1284.
- This day is celebrated annually to say “Thank You” to all present day exterminators.
Appreciate all ratcatchers and make their day!
Happy Rat Catcher’s Day!
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