Graduation cap: what it is and what the graduate's hat signifies
The graduation cap is the hat traditionally worn by new graduates: an academic symbol derived from Anglo-Saxon tradition, but which has also become common among Italian graduates for some time.
And so, partly for fashion, partly for tradition, let's try to understand what the graduation cap is, what its meaning is, and how to include it in your party favors!
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What is the graduation cap
The graduation cap is the hat placed on the graduate's head during the celebration of the completion of their studies. It is a square, black cap that you have surely seen thrown into the air in American movies once the much-anticipated degree has been announced.
The fact that the graduation cap appears so frequently in US films is no accident: this item is derived from Anglo-Saxon and American tradition and was therefore only imported into Italy at a later time. Furthermore, precisely confirming that it is not an inherent element of our traditional graduation ceremony, the cap is usually not worn during the university graduation ceremony but at a later, more informal moment (for example, at a graduation party organized with friends and relatives, and so on).
What is the meaning of the graduation cap
In contemporary tradition, the graduation cap is a square, black hat with a colored cord in the center, hanging from one side of the accessory.
As you might imagine, the graduate's hat is an object used to celebrate the end of studies, so much so that it is placed on the heads of new doctors during the celebration.
In this sense, this graduation cap stands as a less fascinating alternative to the traditional laurel wreath, a classic element belonging to our culture that we are happy to offer in many shapes, sizes, and customizations!
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Laurel wreath or graduation cap?
So, is it better to choose a laurel wreath or a graduation cap?
Well, if you ask us, who are biased, there's no doubt: the laurel wreath is much better, like the one you can find in our shop 😉
Putting our role aside for a moment, we believe that the laurel wreath and the graduation cap are two alternatives that are difficult to compare: the laurel wreath has a classic charm and a tradition that certainly cannot be undermined by the graduation cap!
However, much depends on your taste. Nothing then prevents you from combining the two symbols, choosing to adorn your head with a laurel wreath and using the graduation cap in your party favors.
In short, the choice is yours!