To plan a successful pirate party for kids, prepare in advance by deciding on decorations, games, activities, and favors within a budget. Create fun treasure map invitations and brainstorm game ideas such as making pirate hats and treasure chests, playing musical chairs with a pirate hat, and having a treasure hunt game. Party favors can […]
A pirate-themed party can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Incorporating the theme into decor, food, and activities can make it successful. Advance planning and asking guests to dress up can make it more fun. Invitations, decorations, and food can also reflect the theme. Activities can keep guests busy. Asking guests to wear costumes […]
The internet’s global nature makes it difficult to enforce piracy laws, but anti-piracy software, reporting systems, and education campaigns are the best defense. Piracy is copyright infringement, with the most common examples being illegal downloads of music, movies, and video games. In the US, piracy laws allow for up to five years in prison and […]
Avast means stop or desist in nautical language, often misused as a greeting. It originated from the Dutch term “houd vast” meaning to hold fast and is commonly used in the maritime community. Pirates have adopted avast along with other nautical terms, but modern piracy is a serious issue. Avast can be used to get […]
International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th was created in 1995 by friends John Baur and Mark Summers. It has gained popularity with humorous glossaries and websites, but parents should be cautious of inappropriate language. The day celebrates the fun aspects of piracy, such as learning pirate lingo and behavior. However, it tends […]
Pirates used a variety of weapons including cutlasses, daggers, scimitars, flintlock pistols and rifles, and ship’s tools. These weapons were used for both fighting and everyday activities aboard ship. Some weapons were improvised from daily use items such as belay pins and grappling hooks. Pirates used a wide variety of weapons during their time at […]
Piracy is still common worldwide, causing up to $16 billion in losses annually. Pirates were feared criminals in the past, with the Golden Age of Piracy centered in the Caribbean. Privateers were commissioned by kings to capture foreign vessels. The classic pirate image is not accurate, and piracy today includes kidnapping, sabotage, and murder. Famous […]
The origins of the term “Jolly Roger” for the black pirate flag with a skull and crossbones design are uncertain. Pirates used flags to communicate their intentions and the Jolly Roger was flown to encourage a ship to surrender. The name may have originated from the English term “rogue” and the association with crafty behavior. […]
