Why do you think International Womens' Day is not more popular in the US?

[senseandsensibility]

It's tomorrow, by the way. I have to admit that I rarely heard about it growing up. It is barely mentioned in the media, and I have yet to be greeted with "Happy International Womens' Day!" even once.

Yet it is a very popular day in the rest of the world, according to my international friends.

Oh, and Happy International Womens' Day, DU women!

[Kali]

1. because it was started by socialists and communists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day#History

[LiberalEsto]

3. You're absolutely right

The Cold War has never really ended.

[senseandsensibility]

5. Great map.

Thanks.

[socialist_n_TN]

11. Very akin to Mayday......

Which is probably an even BIGGER holiday in the world that actually was started by home grown, American socialists.

[Tx4obama]

2. Some info

International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[2] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily in Europe, including Russia. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. This is a day which some people celebrate by wearing purple ribbons.

-snip-

More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Womens_Day

[senseandsensibility]

4. Thanks for that.

Apparently, it is big is Asia too. At least that's what my co-workers say.

[niyad]

6. the answers you got were pretty much accurate. I do greet everyone with that on 8 mar every

year. it is a good opportunity to educate those who are not familiar with this important date.

[quinnox]

7. I guess most have never heard of it

This is the first time I've heard of it.

[senseandsensibility]

8. Really?

I have heard of it, but very rarely. My Asian friend explained to me that in Asia it is a big, big deal. She misses it here.

[quinnox]

10. yup, never heard of "international womens day" until this thread

and I grew up (teenager) under Reagan, so no spring chicken either.

[LittleBlue]

9. We have too many days/months to remember them all

There's a day/month for practically everything. Someone tells me "did you know it's so-and-so day?" Uh... no sorry

I know Black History Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, probably because they do the best at making commercials and fundraising, and that's about it.

[Lost_Count]

12. Next Thursday kicks off left handed gingers appreciation week...

Quite the party...

[Wounded Bear]

13. Because we've solved all those problems, silly...

We don't have any racism or sexism in America.

[alcibiades_mystery]

14. I was in the supermarket, and dozens of people were in line buying flowers

What the heck is going on, I ask the woman in front of me.

"Oh," she says in an Eastern European accent, "It's International Women's Day."

First I ever heard of it, about two hours ago. I live in a neighborhood with lots of eastern European immigrants.

[The Straight Story]

15. Tomorrow is National Meatball day

Every day is some sort of national day.

My guess - is the press just doesn't cover it well and most people get their news from MSM.