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Remember back in the day when we would make boats and fortune tellers out of paper? Or when we would pass folded notes across class instead of sneaking a text behind your teacher’s back? It turns out we were already origami pros, and we didn’t even have to fold a single crane.
World Origami Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in Japan, however there’s an entire week-long celebration held to celebrate the international Origami community. You probably think of the crane when the topic of origami comes up, and that’s no accident. According to Japanese tradition, making 1,000 paper cranes grants the folder a wish. Others believe that they’re a sign of good luck and health. Folding 1,000 of those birds might be a chore, but it definitely makes for a beautiful gift.
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If you’re interested in trying origami, you can try these beginner folds: Lucky Stars, a Boat, and a Fortune Teller. Not only are they the perfect way to pass the time, they’re the cheapest alternative to decorating your room or office. If those crafts are too easy for you, then I challenge you to fold 1,000 paper cranes! Just be careful not to get a paper cut.
