World Goth Day ― Date, History, and Details
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History of World Goth Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
World Goth Day is a day for all goths to celebrate their gothness, and to show the world that goths are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community. It is also a day for non-goths to learn about goth culture, and to celebrate the dark, brooding and often misunderstood aesthetic.
Goths have been around in one form or another since the late 18th century, but it was in the 1980s that the goth subculture really took off, thanks in part to bands like Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cure. These days, goth is more of an umbrella term for a wide range of dark, alternative styles, from Victorian steampunk to industrial cyberpunk.
On World Goth Day, goths and non-goths alike come together to celebrate all things dark and mysterious. There are goth meetups and parties in cities all over the world, and many goths use the day as an opportunity to dress up in their finest gothic finery. Whether you’re a seasoned goth or just dipping your toe into the dark side, World Goth Day is the perfect time to celebrate all things gothic.