15 Awesome ‘Hammock Day 2014’ Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Hammock Day is celebrated on 22^nd July 2014. As summer is in full swing, it is high time to slow down and relax. And is there a better place to slow down and relax than on a hammock?

1. Hammock Day is celebrated to enjoy summer and spend as much time relaxing as possible.
2. Hammocks are considered as the symbols of leisure, relaxation and easy living.
3. Breathe easy and enjoy the beautiful summer months with no worries and tensions.
4. The exact origin of the day is largely unknown but it is believed that hammocks existed hundred years ago in South America.
5. The journals of Christopher Columbus provided the first documentation of the hammock.
6. Hammocks were originally developed by native inhabitants of Central and South America for sleeping.
7. The first hammocks were woven out of bark from a “hamack” tree and hence, the name.
8. Later, the material was replaced by many different fibers that were more abundant.
9. Hammocks are used all over the world for many purposes. You can use a hammock as a great afternoon lounge spot, or as a bed.
10. Hammock’s are proven to help people sleep faster and improve sleep quality.
11. As the hammock gently moves, you get a deeper state of sleep than sleeping on a stationary bed.
12. Other benefits of sleeping on a hammock are – zero pressure points, no bed making, comfort level, good for health etc.
13. Hammocks have a smaller eco footprint in comparison to a tent or another form of camping shelter.
14. Moreover, hammocks involves less usage of fabric and materials than other shelter forms.
15. Enjoy National Hammock Day by taking a few minutes to sit back and unwind on a hammock. Relax your busy mind and just “hangout”.

Happy Hammock Day!

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BY POONAM SHAH