Make December 19th National Wingdings Day
The Issue
My beloved father, who was an extraordinary individual with unique dreams and passions, left this world but not before imprinting his final wishes in a form that embodied his eccentric spirit. He left me a message, written entirely in Wingdings, this complex symbolic font that, at first glance, seemed undecipherable to many with its mixture of symbols and pictures. But to me, each symbol represented a piece of his legacy—a vivid reminder of his dreams and his life.
As a child, my father was enamored with the art of escapology, a fascination that was nurtured by his admiration for Harry Houdini—the legendary escape artist whose birthday is the same as my father's, December 19th. Escapology and Wingdings share an underlying synergy of mystery and complexity, much like the challenges my father loved to overcome throughout his life.
In his list of final wishes, he expressed a desire for his birthday to be honored as a national day, connecting his life with something whimsical and universally intriguing: Wingdings. Of course, this might sound unconventional, but it reflects his character—a man who valued creativity and playful intellectual challenges, who wished to be remembered in a manner that speaks to both the uniqueness of his personality and the love for coded mysteries.
By establishing December 19th as National Wingdings Day, we can honor the legacy of individuals like him, who cherish creativity, humor, and the complexities of life. This day would not just be a tribute to his memory but would also encapsulate the magic of imagination and the universal human desire to connect with each other beyond conventional means.
Wingdings Day could offer unique opportunities for learning and engagement, encouraging people to delve into encoding and decoding fun messages, just like my journey to understand his final wishes. It promotes a light-hearted approach to communication challenges and could inspire escapology-themed events that celebrate the art of creative problem-solving.
Please sign this petition to support the creation of National Wingdings Day on December 19th, and help fulfill one incredible man's final wish.
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The Issue
My beloved father, who was an extraordinary individual with unique dreams and passions, left this world but not before imprinting his final wishes in a form that embodied his eccentric spirit. He left me a message, written entirely in Wingdings, this complex symbolic font that, at first glance, seemed undecipherable to many with its mixture of symbols and pictures. But to me, each symbol represented a piece of his legacy—a vivid reminder of his dreams and his life.
As a child, my father was enamored with the art of escapology, a fascination that was nurtured by his admiration for Harry Houdini—the legendary escape artist whose birthday is the same as my father's, December 19th. Escapology and Wingdings share an underlying synergy of mystery and complexity, much like the challenges my father loved to overcome throughout his life.
In his list of final wishes, he expressed a desire for his birthday to be honored as a national day, connecting his life with something whimsical and universally intriguing: Wingdings. Of course, this might sound unconventional, but it reflects his character—a man who valued creativity and playful intellectual challenges, who wished to be remembered in a manner that speaks to both the uniqueness of his personality and the love for coded mysteries.
By establishing December 19th as National Wingdings Day, we can honor the legacy of individuals like him, who cherish creativity, humor, and the complexities of life. This day would not just be a tribute to his memory but would also encapsulate the magic of imagination and the universal human desire to connect with each other beyond conventional means.
Wingdings Day could offer unique opportunities for learning and engagement, encouraging people to delve into encoding and decoding fun messages, just like my journey to understand his final wishes. It promotes a light-hearted approach to communication challenges and could inspire escapology-themed events that celebrate the art of creative problem-solving.
Please sign this petition to support the creation of National Wingdings Day on December 19th, and help fulfill one incredible man's final wish.
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Petition created on June 27, 2026