National Frankenstein Day: The Origins And How To Celebrate

In a world where there's a national holiday for almost any and everything, it's only right that Frankenstein has one too. Friday marks the 22nd ever National Frankenstein Day.

What is National Frankenstein Day?

The special day was created in 1997 by Ron MacCloskey from Westfield, New Jersey, and is celebrated on the last Friday of October each year to celebrate the birth of one of the most iconic horror characters (Frankenstein's monster) and its creator Mary Shelley.

The author began writing the story of Frankenstein when she was just 18-years-old. The novel tells the story of a young scientist, Dr. Victor von Frankenstein, who, traumatized by his mother's death, becomes obsessed with the idea of bringing the dead back to life. Eventually, he succeeds in bringing to life a creature made of body parts from various deceased people. Though Shelley never names him, many fans call the monster "Frankenstein."

So, how do you celebrate National Frankenstein Day?

Do something Frankenstein related. Perhaps, read the book or watch one (or all) of the many renditions of the movie. Throw a Frankenstein event or even dress up as the creature itself. Whatever it is, just make it a party. After all, MacCloskey chose Friday as the celebration day because more people can party on Friday than any other night of the week.