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International Lego Day is celebrated annually on January 28th, which marks the day the first patent for the 2x4 LEGO brick was submitted in Denmark by it's inventor Ole Kirk Christiansen .
From this small beginning LEGO has grown to be on of the best know brands on planet earth. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.
It has also expanded into LEGO theme parks as well with 10 LEGOLAND theme parks in Denmark, the UK, Germany as well as 3 in Asia and 4 in the US. There are also 5 LEGOLAND water parks in the US and Italy and 27 LEGOLAND Discovery Centres across the world.
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The Lego brick design has fueled creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills for decades. It teaches coordination, STEM skills an it's great fun too!
So you LOVE your LEGO! So how do you show your love on International LEGO DAY?
First and foremost, play with your LEGO. Whether you build one of the many kits available or use the colourful bricks to make your own design, it is simply the best way to celebrate LEGO Day.
Here are some other ideas.
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Any LEGO-themed activity will do - Happy International LEGO Day!