Tolkien Reading Day 📖

Overview

Tolkien Reading Day is an annual event held on March 25th, encouraging fans worldwide to celebrate the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien by reading passages from his books. Organized by The Tolkien Society, it aims to promote and share the joy of Middle-earth and its rich mythology, fostering a global appreciation for one of the 20th century's most influential authors.

Observed each year on March 25, Tolkien Reading Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The date March 25th was chosen because it marks the downfall of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring in *The Lord of the Rings*.

Each year, The Tolkien Society suggests a specific theme for the readings, such as 'Friendship', 'Nature', or 'Good and Evil'.

Quick facts

• DateMarch 25
• TypeLearning / Reading
• Great forBook clubs, Teachers, Students

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Ways to Observe Tolkien Reading Day

Tolkien Reading Day encourages readers to explore the works of J. R. R. Tolkien and the worlds he created.

Read Tolkien's Works

• The Hobbit
• The Lord of the Rings
• The Silmarillion

Learn About Tolkien

• Tolkien Biography (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
  https://www.britannica.com/biography/J-R-R-Tolkien
• Tolkien Reading Day (The Tolkien Society)
  https://www.tolkiensociety.org/society/events/reading-day/

Explore Middle-earth

• Learn about Tolkien's languages
• Explore themes of courage and friendship
• Watch film adaptations

Did You Know?

Tolkien Reading Day is held on March 25 to mark the destruction of the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings.

External links may lead to third-party websites.

Fun facts

• The date March 25th was chosen because it marks the downfall of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring in *The Lord of the Rings*.
• Each year, The Tolkien Society suggests a specific theme for the readings, such as 'Friendship', 'Nature', or 'Good and Evil'.
• Tolkien Reading Day has been celebrated annually since 2003, making it a long-standing tradition among Tolkien enthusiasts.
• J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University, which greatly influenced his literary works.
• The Silmarillion, published posthumously in 1977, provides extensive backstory to the world of *The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings*.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is Tolkien Reading Day?

It is observed on March 25 each year.

What is Tolkien Reading Day?

Tolkien Reading Day is an annual event held on March 25th, encouraging fans worldwide to celebrate the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien by reading passages from his books. Organized by The Tolkien Society, it aims to promote and share the joy of Middle-earth and its rich mythology, fostering a global appreciation for one of the 20th century's most influential authors.

How do people celebrate Tolkien Reading Day?

Set aside 15 minutes to read or learn something tied to the day’s theme.

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