Bilbo departs from the Shire at the start of The Fellowship of the Ring. Here are the reasons why he does it, along with extra details from the books.

September 22 is a very special day in Middle-earth history. It is the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and the day is celebrated on the internet as Hobbit Day. Peter Jackson's The ...

Just as they did in the weeks prior to his eleventy-first birthday, “the history and character of Mr. Bilbo Baggins” have again become a topic of conversation among those who pay attention to the ...

Celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ birthday at a "Hobbit"-themed book party, hosted by the New Orleans Public Library on Sept. 23 at Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive. The hairy-footed fun kicks off ...

Put aside the lembas bread and start roasting some taters. Today marks International Hobbit Day, celebrated on the birthday of legendary “Lord of the Rings” character Bilbo Baggins. Born on Sept. 22 ...

Get ready The Lord of the Rings fans; it’s time to pack your bags for the UK. (Unless you already happen to live there.) Because a The Lord of the Rings musical is heading to the stage of The ...

Today is September 22nd, otherwise known as Frodo and Bilbo's birthday for those of us more hobbit-minded. What, you don't have anything planned yet? Well, no worries. While not (yet) a nationally ...

Bilbo Baggins' birthday lands on September 22 and to celebrate, Turbine and Codemasters are giving away 111 full game account keys. Keys are being handed out on the community forums and through the ...

It feels like a lifetime ago, but it's only been about thirteen years. Really not very long for a hobbit. While many people let September the 22nd pass by without any thought, it's always meaningful ...

Last year on Bilbo Baggins' birthday (the 22nd of September), a special quest involving Bilbo and Frodo was made available to Lord of the Rings Online players. This year the birthday celebration has ...