Why We Use Umbrellas

Do you have an umbrella? Most people in the world have one. Umbrellas are very common. We see them in every country. We see them in cities and in villages. We use them in different seasons. But why do we use them? Let us learn about the history and the uses of umbrellas.

We Use Umbrellas for Rain

The first reason is rain. Rain falls from the sky. It makes our clothes wet. It makes our hair wet. When we are wet, we feel cold and uncomfortable. Sometimes, we can get sick.

An umbrella is like a small, round roof that we carry in our hand. It has a long handle and a top part. The top part is made of special cloth or plastic. Water cannot go through this material. Instead, the water slides off the sides of the umbrella and falls to the ground. We stay dry under the umbrella. We can walk to school, to the supermarket, or to work. Our clothes and bags stay clean and dry.

We Use Umbrellas for Sun

In many countries, the sun is very bright and hot. The sun can hurt our skin. It can make us feel very tired and thirsty.

We use umbrellas to make shade. The umbrella blocks the hot sunlight. Under the umbrella, the air feels cooler. This is very popular in hot places. People use umbrellas on sunny days to protect their skin.

These sun umbrellas are sometimes called parasols. The word comes from old languages. "Para" means to stop or protect. "Sol" means the sun. So, a parasol protects us from the sun.

The History of Umbrellas

Umbrellas are not a new invention. People invented them a very long time ago.

Four thousand years ago, people in ancient Egypt and Greece used umbrellas. They made them from tree leaves, paper, or feathers. In those times, only rich and important people used them. They used them to show their high social status. They also used them for the sun.

Later, people in China made the first umbrellas for rain. They made them from paper and painted them with wax. The wax stopped the water from going through.

Today, we have many kinds of umbrellas. Some are very big, like the umbrellas at the beach. Some are very small. They can fold and fit inside a small bag. We can choose many different colors and patterns.

Conclusion

Umbrellas are very useful objects. They help us every day. They protect us from the wet rain. They protect us from the hot sun. They keep us dry, cool, and safe.

Do you use an umbrella for the rain, or for the sun?