When will this Day be celebrated? July 14th of each calendar year.
What is National La Chancla Day? Growing up Hispanic we all fear La Chancla. Grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles all scared us by saying la Chancla was near. Misbehaving kids seemed to know her so well. La Chancla represents discipline and a long discussion as to why you shouldn’t be disrespectful. It is symbolic for all Hispanic communities. Wearing chanclas is an every day thing for so many.
Why is this day being created? I recently wrote a children’s book and it is sold on amazon.com. The title is The Legend of La Chancla. I grew up in a traditional Mexican household where I was raised that La Chancla was used to scare children who misbehaved. I started to believe she was the spookiest ever. This day would be important to so many in the Hispanic community.
How should this day be observed? Wearing chanclas, eating Mexican food, having Mexican cocktails and creating memories wearing La Chancla. Purchase The Legend of La Chancla!
Who created this day? This day was created by author Amanda Puryear El in 2022.