Have you ever wondered what the word “Lego” really means? Those colorful plastic bricks that dominate kids’ wishlists every Christmas have a story far bigger than you think. Let’s dive in and uncover the origins of this iconic toy.
From Wooden Toys to a Big Idea
In 1932, in Billund, Denmark, a creative carpenter named Ole Kirk Kristiansen started crafting wooden toy bricks. His mission? To spark imagination in young minds. Little did he know, these simple toys were about to launch a global phenomenon.
Four years later, Ole coined the name “Lego”—though even he didn’t fully grasp its deeper meaning at the time.
