Why people are wearing cardigans to celebrate World Kindness Day
People all over the world are taking part part in acts of kindness in order to celebrate World Kindness Day on Wednesday. But there’s one movement on social media that’s seemingly getting the most support, and it’s people wearing cardigans in honor of the late Mr. Rogers.
It’s no coincidence that the #CardiganDay movement, which originated on social media, falls on World Kindness Day. It’s meant to encourage people to wear the signature style of children’s television star, Fred Rogers, who is known for spreading compassion.
If you've chosen to wear a cardigan today to symbolize the Mister Rogers tradition of kindness, be sure to share it, & help spread kindness today and every day! #CardiganDay pic.twitter.com/MB1PnPOajX
— WQED Pittsburgh (@wqed) November 13, 2019
Today is #WorldKindnessDay. I'm sporting a cardigan in honor of Mr. Fred Rogers, who always said to look for the helpers. I’m blessed to be surrounded by the helpers I see in classrooms & in our schools everyday - adults and students. #CardiganDay #WEareLakota pic.twitter.com/c0qqFcwfhE
— Matt Miller (@LakotaSuper) November 13, 2019
It will be a nice day for a cardigan tomorrow. Who is in with me? #WorldKindessDay #CardiganDay @PeelSchools pic.twitter.com/C55kJEUMDS
— Melanie Mulcaster (@the_mulc) November 12, 2019
People have been celebrating by posting photos of themselves rocking their sweaters to Twitter and even sharing quotes attributed to Rogers ahead of the Nov. 22 release of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a movie based off of Rogers’ friendship with a journalist. But the cardigans and kindness aren’t limited to those with their own Twitter accounts. Instead, it’s spread to newborn children and even dogs who are getting in on the celebration with some help.
We're celebrating #WorldKindnessDay & #CardiganDay with @UPMC! These little bundles of joy are spreading joy, just like Mister Rogers. pic.twitter.com/nBHaKuEAOK
— University of Pittsburgh (@PittTweet) November 13, 2019
Photos posted by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in particular, have caught the attention of hundreds of people, as babies are lined up in the newborn unit wearing matching knitted sweaters, pants and Mr. Rogers inspired booties. The matching knits were made by a nurse at the Magee-Womens Hospital, Caitlin Peachin, according to a tweet. Mr. Rogers’ widow, Joanne Rogers, even showed up to take a look.
“In a way, you’ve already won in this world because you’re the only one who can be you.” -Fred Rogers #CardiganDay pic.twitter.com/0nTpni8jij
— UPMC (@UPMC) November 13, 2019
What a beautiful day in the neighborhood here at UPMC Magee today as Mrs. Rogers joins us to celebrate #CardiganDay! pic.twitter.com/yMC9i5TPIH
— UPMC (@UPMC) November 13, 2019
Not to be outdone, the Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia, Pa., posted a photo of a dog named Winslow wearing his own red sweater. The refuge encouraged followers to share photos of their pets in cardigans as well.
It's #WorldKindnessDay, so @wqed in Pittsburgh is celebrating #CardiganDay, asking people to wear a cardigan today in honor of #MisterRogers, and to symbolize his tradition of kindness. Have a photo of your pet in a cardigan? Share them here - li'l Winslow would love to see them! https://t.co/5BdK051FxN pic.twitter.com/odO3poVyQv
— MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE (@MorrisAnimal) November 13, 2019
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