An umbrella is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs that are usually mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole. It is designed to protect a person against rain or sunlight. It is designed to protect a person against rain or sunlight. Early umbrellas, or as they were known parasols, were designed by the Egyptians around 1000 B.C. The first models were made from feathers, attached to a stick, and were used to offer shade to the nobility. As they made their way overseas, umbrellas were regarded as status symbols, especially in China.

National Umbrella Day is a holiday that's celebrated on the 10th of February!

National Umbrella Day has been celebrated since at least 2004.