Hammock Day is celebrated on 22nd July 2014. As summer is in full swing, it is high time to slow down and relax. And is there a better place to slow down and relax than on a hammock?
- Hammock Day is celebrated to enjoy summer and spend as much time relaxing as possible.
- Hammocks are considered as the symbols of leisure, relaxation and easy living.
- Breathe easy and enjoy the beautiful summer months with no worries and tensions.
- The exact origin of the day is largely unknown but it is believed that hammocks existed hundred years ago in South America.
- The journals of Christopher Columbus provided the first documentation of the hammock.
- Hammocks were originally developed by native inhabitants of Central and South America for sleeping.
- The first hammocks were woven out of bark from a “hamack” tree and hence, the name.
- Later, the material was replaced by many different fibers that were more abundant.
- Hammocks are used all over the world for many purposes. You can use a hammock as a great afternoon lounge spot, or as a bed.
- Hammock’s are proven to help people sleep faster and improve sleep quality.
- As the hammock gently moves, you get a deeper state of sleep than sleeping on a stationary bed.
- Other benefits of sleeping on a hammock are – zero pressure points, no bed making, comfort level, good for health etc.
- Hammocks have a smaller eco footprint in comparison to a tent or another form of camping shelter.
- Moreover, hammocks involves less usage of fabric and materials than other shelter forms.
- Enjoy National Hammock Day by taking a few minutes to sit back and unwind on a hammock. Relax your busy mind and just “hangout”.
Happy Hammock Day!
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