National Frankenstein Friday, also sometimes known simply as Frankenstein Friday, is a holiday that falls on the last Friday in October. This holiday pays homage to Mary Shelley-the creator of “Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus.” Since its creation, people have enjoyed the tragic story of Doctor Frankenstein and the creature that he created. Over the years, there have been countless Frankenstein movie adaptions created, from 1910’s Frankenstein to 2015’s Victor Frankenstein. It’s no wonder that a holiday has been created so that everyone could enjoy this holiday and it’s no surprise that this holiday should be created right before Halloween.

Fun Facts About Mary Shelley

Since Frankenstein is the brainchild of Mary Shelley, we thought that it would be appropriate to list some of the facts that we’ve learned about her. We think that the following facts are going to be an interesting read for anyone who is interested in her seminal horror novel.

• Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818.
• She was 18-years old when she wrote it and was 21 when it was published.
• The inspiration for Frankenstein came from a nightmare that she had.
• Frankenstein is considered to be an early example of science fiction.

Observing National Frankenstein Friday

People can observe this holiday in several different ways. First, they can take the time to read Mary Shelly’s excellent book. In fact, we would highly recommend that everyone read her book-a task that’s easy to do because it has since fallen into the public domain. Another way to celebrate this holiday is by watching one of the many Frankenstein films. Of course, if you want, you can always use this holiday as a “warm-up” for the Halloween season as well. While celebrating this holiday, don’t forget to use the hashtag #NationalFrankensteinFriday on your social media accounts to spread the word about it.