Each year on March 25th fans of J.R.R. Tolkien celebrate Tolkien Reading Day. Around the world folks reread the books, discuss them with friends, and participate in Middle Earth related literary events. The Tolkien Society established Tolkien Reading Day in 2003 after Sean Kirst, a newspaper columnist in Syracuse, New York, suggested a Tolkien holiday similar to Bloomsday, which is devoted to James Joyce. The purpose of the observance is to honor the vast literary work of John Ronald Reuel (J.R.R.) Tolkien and to encourage educators and library groups to promote Tolkien reading in their communities and ensure people have access to his works.
Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year. The date of the 25th of March was chosen as the date on which the Ring was destroyed, completing Frodo’s quest and vanquishing the evil Lord Sauron.
The Tolkien Society has created three lesson/interactive plans that you can download for free and use to run events. Focused on our theme of ‘Service and Sacrifice’, they include a range of activities relating to art, literacy, and drama. Click each link to download the plan as a PDF.
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I’ve heard of Bloomsday, but this is the first I’ve heard of Tolkien Reading Day. I’m glad it’s there, for lovers of his works!