10 Interesting Fact About Picnics

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• Picnic comes from the French word pique-nique, which means snacks.
• The picnic tradition has existed since ancient Roman times.
• In England, picnics became popular in the 18th century, when the middle class began to hold outdoor events.
• Foods that are often carried in picnics are sandwiches, fruits, and cakes.
• Some places in the world have a unique picnic tradition, such as picnics on mountains in Japan or picnics on the banks of the Seine river in France.
• During a picnic, activities are usually carried out such as playing badminton, volleyball, or reading books.
• Picnics can be done anywhere, ranging from city parks to beaches or mountains.
• There is a picnic festival held every year, such as National Picnic Week in the UK or National Picnic Month in the United States.
• Some people have a hobby of collecting antique picnic equipment, such as a picnic basket from the 1800s.
• Picnic can also be a place to socialize and spend time with family or friends.