National Lumpy Rug Day is observed annually on May 3rd and can be celebrated in one of two different ways by those who observe it. The first way is to address all the things we have proverbially “swept under the rug” and take the time to deal with them now.

The second way is to inspect a rug in your house and then clean it. If the rug is too lumpy, then this is the perfect day to discard it and get a new one.

Amazing Facts About Rugs

There is probably nothing in your home that is more ignored than the rug on your floor. It sits there day in and day out, and no one gives it much thought. That’s why we’ve decided to list some facts about rugs that we think everyone can appreciate. Let’s look at them below.

• It is believed that people have been weaving rugs for as long as 9,000 years.
• The earliest rug discovered was the Pazyryk Carpet. It was found in 1949 in Siberia and dates back to the 5th century B.C.
• Cavemen used animal skins to insulate their homes.
• In some cultures, rugs were used as saddles.
• Ancient rugs were usually hand-knotted.
• During the late 19th century, the city of Dalton, Georgia, became known as the Carpet Capital of the World.

Observing National Lumpy Rug Day

On this day, we encourage everyone who has unaddressed issues to face them and get them resolved. While sweeping things under the rug might seem like a good strategy, the fact is that it never works out, so get those issues taken care of before they become more difficult to handle.

Another way to celebrate this holiday is to have a rug cleaned or, if it’s too far gone, replaced. While you’re observing this holiday, be sure to use the hashtag #NationalLumpyRugDay to spread the word about this holiday on the internet.