01/18/2026
The Willows had a fun day celebrating Rubber Ducky Day !
Rubber Ducky Day is an annual celebration on January 13th.
📺 The holiday was inspired by Ernie from Sesame Street and his famous song “Rubber Duckie” (which even hit the Billboard charts in 1970!).
🛁 Rubber duckies were originally made from hard rubber—they didn’t float until manufacturers switched to vinyl.
🌍 One of the biggest rubber duck races ever involved thousands of ducks released into rivers for charity events around the world.
🚢 In 1992, a cargo ship spilled 28,000 rubber ducks into the ocean—some were found years later on beaches across the globe, helping scientists study ocean currents.
🧸 The rubber duck is often considered a symbol of happiness, comfort, and childhood nostalgia.
🎉 There’s even a giant rubber duck that travels the world—over 60 feet tall—bringing smiles wherever it goes.
