Hobbits are central to Lord of the Rings – their stature, friendship with each other and unstoppable appetite make them endearing characters to follow along. Most people are familiar with the ...

On Sept. 22, Tolkien fans around the world will raise a mug of ale, cut into some seed cake or at the very least brew an extra pot of tea. Why? The day marks the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Hobbits are one of the most remarkable races in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 9—East Hills Library will host a daylong celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22, for National Hobbit Day. The event celebrates the ...

In J.R.R. Tolkien's appendices of The Lord of the Rings, we learn that Sept. 22 is the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Fans around the world have thus declared this day "Hobbit Day" and celebrate ...

Let us be realistic: in September, most people are thinking about pumpkin spice lattes, but not Hobbit Day. But for those of us who know better, September 22nd means something far more significant: it ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. September 22 is a very special day in Middle-earth history. It is ...

Welcome to Tolkien Week! First, a little background on the author. J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892. After serving in the First World War, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career ...