Mad Hatter Day – Fun Holiday (2024)

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What do you do on Mad Hatter day? ›

The Mad Hatter in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland wears, as we all know, a top hat. On that top hat is a price ticket that bears the words "in this style 10/6", meaning that the hat, if ordered, would cost 10 shillings and sixpence.

The 10/6 refers to the cost of a hat – 10 shillings and 6 pence. The creators of the holiday who are from the United States where the date is written in the month/day (mm/dd) format took this to set the date for the holiday on October 6 (10/6).

In 1988 it was first recognized as an unofficial holiday and received its first national press coverage. “Mad as a hatter” is a colloquial phrase used in conversation to refer to a crazy person. In 18th and 19th century England mercury was used in the production of felt, which was used in the manufacturing of hats.

While this might be explained away by his supposed 'madness', some critics and readers believe Carroll made the Hatter this way in order to highlight some of the most irritating and unpleasant traits in our human nature, which, although not life-threatening, can still make life quite unbearable.

In medieval Europe , mercury was used in medicine and manufacturing. Later, hatmakers commonly cured felt using a form of mercury called mercurous nitrate. As the hatmakers inhaled mercury vapors over time, many experienced neurological symptoms of mercury poisoning. By 1837, “mad as a hatter” was a common saying.

Later the Hatter's remark is clarified. He and his friend Time have quarreled since the great concert held by the Queen of Hearts, and Time won't move and so it is always six o'clock. His watch stays the same time, which means it is of no use to tell what o'clock it is.

One of the most prominent symbols is that of the Cheshire Cat, which serves as a representation of wisdom and guidance. It is through conversations with this enigmatic creature that Alice begins to make sense of her situation and gains insight into who she really is.

The diagnosis the Mad Hatter seems to fit best is Borderline Personality Disorder (301.83). He displays this among Mally and the Hare. He is constantly changing his mood and one minute is harsh to them, and the next minute he thinks they have the greatest idea ever.

Why is Mad Hatter obsessed with Alice? ›

Instead, he's embraced his persona as the Mad Hatter and may see Alice as both a source of affection and the chance to escape his reality by creating a Wonderland of his own. With Alice at his side, it would confirm the life he made was nothing like the reality he nurtured.

A scientist who invents and uses technological mind control devices to influence and manipulate the minds of his victims, the Mad Hatter is one of Batman's most enduring enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery.

To me, it's quite obvious that Hatter was in love with her. He stared at her so longingly, and in the original script that didn't make it to the end, he kissed her twice.

He is later saved from execution by the Cheshire Cat and calls for rebellion against the Red Queen. Near the end of the film, the Hatter unsuccessfully suggests to Alice that she could stay in Wonderland and consummate his feelings for her.

Ask ridiculous riddles much like The Hatter's own, "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" Play croquet with plastic pink flamingos or wear a funny hat to work. Celebrate the day with silliness!

The Mad Hatter's tea party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland breaks almost all of these strict Victorian dining rules. Alice sits down without being invited and the Mad Hatter sits with his elbows on top of the sleeping dormouse, both elbows on the table and sleeping at the table were considered very rude.

Bake Some Alice-Themed Treats

Bake cupcakes and decorated them with faces of the characters, like the White Rabbit, Alice with her blonde hair, the Red Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat or the Mad Hatter. Or choose to make sugar cookies and frost them with different themes and messages from the books and films.

Lock onto Hatter's face with the reverse batarang and then hit him with it and you're finished.