On June 28th, we remember fondly the tales of the big blue ox and a mighty lumberjack. It is National Paul Bunyan Day! Described as a giant and a lumberjack of unusual skill, Paul Bunyan is one of the most famous North American folklore heroes.
Where is Paul Bunyan Day celebrated?
National Paul Bunyan Day is celebrated all over America, and prominently in states like Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Maine, and California.
When was Paul Bunyan born?
February 12th, 1834 Paul Bunyan was born on February 12th, 1834.
What does Paul Bunyan represent?
Paul Bunyan, giant lumberjack, mythical hero of the lumber camps in the United States, a symbol of bigness, strength, and vitality. The tales and anecdotes that form the Paul Bunyan legend are typical of the tradition of frontier tall tales.
What is Paul Bunyan real name?
Historians believe Bunyan was based in large part on an actual lumberjack: Fabian Fournier, a French-Canadian timberman who moved south and got a job as foreman of a logging crew in Michigan after the Civil War.
How do you celebrate Paul Bunyan Day?
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPaulBunyanDay. Read one or several of the Paul Bunyan tales. Share your adventures as you find the various statues dedicated to this folklore hero. Use #NationalPaulBunyanDay to share on social media.
Was Paul Bunyan a giant?
Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox.
Who killed Paul Bunyan?
Towering over other loggers at six foot tall, he served in logging camps in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin after the Civil War and cut a wide swath. When he died in 1875 at the age of 30 after being struck on the back of the head with a mallet during a brawl, the stories around him only grew.
Who is Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend?
Lucette Diana Hackensack Bunyan had a girlfriend Meet Lucette Diana Hackensack. Standing at 17 feet and made of fiberglass, Lucette can be found in the town of Hackensack, between Brainerd and Walker and near the Paul Bunyan Scenic Highway. Introduced to Minnesota in 1991, Lucette was named via a contest. A runner up was "Landa Happy Waters."