A cottage-core guide (and More) for International Pic-Nic Day An idea for a summer weekend to celebrate with your friends with good food and outdoor activities
Today, 18 June, is International Picnic Day, an activity that we have carried since childhood and is suitable for all ages. In recent years, especially when the first outdoor attempts were a brand new experiment after the pandemic and people focused on avoiding crowded places, it was a must. The history of the picnic originated in the noblest courts of Europe and the first trendsetters were aristocrats. The term entered the English vocabulary around 1700, from the French words 'piquer' (to take) and 'nique' (something trivial), and immediately denoted the simple open-air meal par excellence, the moment of gathering with real food prepared at home by each of the guests. A lover of 'pique-nique' was Queen Marie Antoinette, who enjoyed these bucolic moments in the meadows around the Palace of Versailles.
It's time for the right outfit and since it's summer, a mini dress or a long, cool maxi dress would be ideal: however, be sure to bring a large enough cloth so as not to ruin your dress for the occasion. Think with your girlfriends about how you can choose a theme between photos, a bite to eat and a laugh to make an ordinary situation even more special. For example, one idea could be a 'colour themed picnic' where each person brings their best selection of food and decorations in their assigned colour, as well as their personal dress.
This Sunday, for a slightly different day of relaxation, simply choose the best spot and enjoy a lunch with friends that lasts until sunset. While you are at it, try the picnic you like best and document it with photos, videos or paintings to start the summer of 2023 with a romantic but fun proposal that everyone will agree with.
