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National Piercing Day

Celebrated yearly on May 16, National Piercing Day is a fun observance that focuses on the art of piercings and its intriguing history. Are you a fan of body piercings? Maybe reading more about the day will convince you to get another one!

History of National Piercing Day

The art of piercings has existed for centuries and was not always used as a fashion statement. In fact, piercings have a different meaning for people belonging to varying cultures across the globe. This is why National Piercing Day was formed — to bring the history and importance of piercings to the forefront, as well as to spread awareness regarding the numerous forms and styles of body piercings across different cultural traditions.

For example, piercings were an essential part of the Native American religion where the act was performed during the Sun Dance ceremony to encourage powerful spiritual visions. Piercings are also said to have Ayurvedic benefits and were often done to cure ailments.

It is believed that National Piercing Day originated in 2007 when a group of individuals with an interest in body piercings joined forces and declared May 16 a day where the art of piercing is to be celebrated. While the day is still not officially recognized, it is gaining popularity yearly and is celebrated by piercing lovers across the U.S. Apart from promoting the cultural value of piercings and the history attached to the practice, National Piercing Day also celebrates piercing as an art form in today’s time and the essence of it as a medium of self-expression. Numerous piercing stores and boutiques around the country also offer discounts to customers on this day.

National Piercing Day timeline

3300 B.C. Pierced Iceman

The ears of Ötzi, a natural mummy found in the Austro-Italian Alps, are pierced 7–11 mm in diameter.

49–44 B.C. Do as the Romans Do

Julius Caesar brings piercings into fashion.

16th century The Elizabethan Era

A single ear piercing is seen as a sign of wealth and nobility.

1960s and 1970s The Nonconformists

Nose piercings become a part of the punk movement in the West.

National Piercing Day FAQs

What is the most popular body piercing?

The list includes ear-, nose-, and belly-button piercings.

What is the safest piercing to do yourself?

Earlobes are the safest area for piercing.

Can an 18-year-old sign off for a piercing?

Yes, but no one under 18 can be pierced without the consent of a legal guardian.

How to Celebrate National Piercing Day

Get a piercing

Read up on piercings in different cultures

Promote safe piercing

There’s no better way to celebrate the day than by getting a new piercing. Lucky for you, numerous piercing stores offer discounts on May 16!

There’s so much more to the art of piercing than we are aware of. Why not dedicate the day to finding out more about different piercing styles and stories from various cultures across the globe?

Make flyers regarding piercing safety and distribute them around your town. Numerous young people get unsafe piercings, therefore it is essential to educate them.

5 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Piercings

The Guinness record for piercings

The Masai from Kenya

Earlobe piercing is common

It can cause infection

Piercing complications

Elaine Davidson has 9,000 piercings.

Adults from the tribe have lower lip piercings that are more than 6 inches big.

80% of American women have pierced ears.

Lip and tongue piercings can cause oral infections including gum disease.

A 1998 study revealed that 35% of piercings have complications.

Why We Love Piercings

We can adorn our bodies

They are trendy

Its an expression of body art

Piercings give us an opportunity to decorate our bodies with different accessories. In fact, a simple outfit can be uplifted by wearing the right earrings.

If done in the right places, piercings can be super fashionable and can add an edginess to your overall appearance.

For many people, piercings are a form of self-expression and art. Different areas of the body are pierced to showcase people’s individuality.

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National Piercing Day Messages and Quotes

Celebrate this day by sharing with your family and friends Happy National Piercing Day wishes and greetings. Share with all the wonderful quotes and sayings that have been drafted around National Piercing Day.

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Alredered is celebrating #NationalPiercingDay to-day.

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• @natdaycal In the world of barbecue, the one who holds the tongs makes the decisions. On this #NationalBarbecueDay be sure to get outdoors, fire up the grill and cook up your favorite meat. Don't forget to add in a salad or two and a bag of chips for the ideal meal on your patio. #LoveATreeDay #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay #NationalSeaMonkeyDay #NationalMimosaDay #CoquillesSaintJacquesDay #NationalPiercingDay #NationalBiographersDay The Difference Between Barbecuing and Grilling Although barbecuing and grilling both refer to cooking food outdoors over a heat source, they aren’t interchangeable terms for the same cooking technique. The most important factors that differentiate the two are the type of heat used and the total cook time. The Difference Between Barbecuing and Grilling What Is Barbecuing? The term barbecuing refers to cooking meat low and slow, either on a grill or a smoker. The meat — often large, bone-in cuts such as ribs, pork shoulder, pork butt, or brisket — is cooked over indirect heat (away from the flame) for at least a few hours and often the entire day, until very tender and falling off the bone. According to Mark Bittman in his cookbook How to Grill Everything, barbecuing is often done between 225°F and 275°F, and requires the food be surrounded by wood smoke for part of the cooking time. What Is Grilling? Grilling is what you’re likely doing more often on your grill: cooking food quickly over direct heat at high temperatures. Whereas barbecuing is low and slow, grilling is hot and fast, and gives food a quick sear. If you’re cooking seafood, steak, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, pork chops, or boneless chicken breasts, chances are, you’re grilling. Vegetables and fruits are also popular foods to grill. At-home grilling is most often done over a gas or charcoal grill. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdnwsoWuoCx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#nationalwearpurpleforpeaceday #nationalpiercingday (at Silver Spring, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQ-4hiJH8WGd9Y21Uy4BgAskVsqNa2lMFWETs0/?igshid=1cyb3nu4b8okr

[lesbian4life78]

#happynationalpiercingday #nationalpiercingday #piercingday #toungepiercing #earpiercing #piercings #havingablast #havingfun #blessed #blessedday (at The Storeyville) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQxe8oncnm/?igshid=5ak3xeudafoc

[pipskay]

So my Lovelies, Thursday, May 16, 2019 is #honorourlgbteldersday And it is #nationaldosomethinggoodday And it is #nationalloveatreeday 🌲🌳 And it is #nationalbiographersday And #nationalpiercingday And #nationalseamonkeyday And it is #nationalcoquillessaintjacquesday (at Middle-earth: The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgrBcUB2nV/?igshid=iqpvj97su0px

[summerferoxpiercing-blog]

♞Today is Jim Wards Birthday!!!♞ The piercing community has come together to establish this day as NATIONAL PIERCING DAY out of respect. If you are unaware of the legacy Jim has trail blazed for us in the piercing community you can start by checking out his book "Running the Gauntlet" Thank you Grandaddy Jim for all that you have done.... thank you for Running the Gauntlet!!!! www.runningthegauntlet-book.com We are open today 11-7pm let's push some boundaries (safely) in homage to such an incredible/integral part of our community ♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞♞ #jimward #internationalpiercingday #modernprimitive #nationalpiercingday #bodypiercing #bodymodification #runnungthegauntlet (at Matchless Tattoo)

[rabbitcruiser]

National Piercing Day

Celebrated yearly on May 16, National Piercing Day is a fun observance that focuses on the art of piercings and its intriguing history. Are you a fan of body piercings? Maybe reading more about the day will convince you to get another one!

History of National Piercing Day

The art of piercings has existed for centuries and was not always used as a fashion statement. In fact, piercings have a different meaning for people belonging to varying cultures across the globe. This is why National Piercing Day was formed — to bring the history and importance of piercings to the forefront, as well as to spread awareness regarding the numerous forms and styles of body piercings across different cultural traditions.

For example, piercings were an essential part of the Native American religion where the act was performed during the Sun Dance ceremony to encourage powerful spiritual visions. Piercings are also said to have Ayurvedic benefits and were often done to cure ailments.

It is believed that National Piercing Day originated in 2007 when a group of individuals with an interest in body piercings joined forces and declared May 16 a day where the art of piercing is to be celebrated. While the day is still not officially recognized, it is gaining popularity yearly and is celebrated by piercing lovers across the U.S. Apart from promoting the cultural value of piercings and the history attached to the practice, National Piercing Day also celebrates piercing as an art form in today’s time and the essence of it as a medium of self-expression. Numerous piercing stores and boutiques around the country also offer discounts to customers on this day.

National Piercing Day timeline

3300 B.C. Pierced Iceman

The ears of Ötzi, a natural mummy found in the Austro-Italian Alps, are pierced 7–11 mm in diameter.

49–44 B.C. Do as the Romans Do

Julius Caesar brings piercings into fashion.

16th century The Elizabethan Era

A single ear piercing is seen as a sign of wealth and nobility.

1960s and 1970s The Nonconformists

Nose piercings become a part of the punk movement in the West.

National Piercing Day FAQs

What is the most popular body piercing?

The list includes ear-, nose-, and belly-button piercings.

What is the safest piercing to do yourself?

Earlobes are the safest area for piercing.

Can an 18-year-old sign off for a piercing?

Yes, but no one under 18 can be pierced without the consent of a legal guardian.

How to Celebrate National Piercing Day

Get a piercing

Read up on piercings in different cultures

Promote safe piercing

There’s no better way to celebrate the day than by getting a new piercing. Lucky for you, numerous piercing stores offer discounts on May 16!

There’s so much more to the art of piercing than we are aware of. Why not dedicate the day to finding out more about different piercing styles and stories from various cultures across the globe?

Make flyers regarding piercing safety and distribute them around your town. Numerous young people get unsafe piercings, therefore it is essential to educate them.

5 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Piercings

The Guinness record for piercings

The Masai from Kenya

Earlobe piercing is common

It can cause infection

Piercing complications

Elaine Davidson has 9,000 piercings.

Adults from the tribe have lower lip piercings that are more than 6 inches big.

80% of American women have pierced ears.

Lip and tongue piercings can cause oral infections including gum disease.

A 1998 study revealed that 35% of piercings have complications.

Why We Love Piercings

We can adorn our bodies

They are trendy

Its an expression of body art

Piercings give us an opportunity to decorate our bodies with different accessories. In fact, a simple outfit can be uplifted by wearing the right earrings.

If done in the right places, piercings can be super fashionable and can add an edginess to your overall appearance.

For many people, piercings are a form of self-expression and art. Different areas of the body are pierced to showcase people’s individuality.

Source

[vaughnbodyarts]

It's National Piercing Day according to Snapchat (not to be confused with International Body Piercing Day which is Jim Ward's birthday). Brittney and Cody we will be here until 8pm (last walk-ins taken by 7:30pm) for all of your piercing and jewelry needs!

@vaughnbodyarts​ Monterey, CA

[sfc-paulchambers]

• @natdaycal Be sure to check the grill propane tank or make sure you have charcoal on the ready. #NationalBarbecueDay #LoveATreeDay #DoSomethingGoodForYourNeighborDay #NationalSeaMonkeyDay #NationalMimosaDay #CoquillesSaintJacquesDay #NationalPiercingDay #NationalBiographersDay #HonorOurLGBTEldersDay Did you know tomorrow never comes? That is why we Celebrate Every Day. Tag @NatDayCal with your favorite way to celebrate the over 1,500 National Days. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdnaOTcuvrU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ilikechocolatemilkh]

In lieu of national piercing day (which I missed by a little over one hour) here are my newest piercings! I got my third lobe and fourth cartilage pierced about two months ago at Royal Thirteen. The piercer was amazing and I definitely recommend her and the shop if you ever need some new holes in your body ;) #piercings #piercing #nationalpiercingday #bodymodification #royalthirteentattoo

[pjrobesq]

Hey! My hole hasn’t closed up after all this time!! I guess I could celebrate #piercingday if I wanted!!! #nationalpiercingday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxgq9QspopRCukWHVmJTVuxKiea9Lnz3b1PvNs0/?igshid=128u7pqrcrqyv

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#nationalpiercingday #navelpiercing #nostrilpiercing #conchpiercing #cartalidgepiercing #doublelobe #stretchedears #4g #16g #14g #lcink @dylan_needles

[meganne813]

There's just no rest for the Queen of the Dead🖤🕸🕷 . . . #motionlessinwhite #miw #miwband #kyliedevyn #deadasfuck2 #notmytype #graveyardshift #nationalpiercingday #girlswithpiercings #spiderbites #doublenosepiercing #eyebrowpiercing #cartilagepiercing #girlswithstretchedears #stretchedlobes #19mm #nomakeup #browneyes #girlswithtattoos #instaboo