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We have a saying… Find a friend like a shield, stay behind in happiness, stay ahead in sorrow. Everyone needs such a friend in their life. Friendship Day is being celebrated tomorrow i.e. on 4th August. So know why this day is celebrated and what is its importance.
Why is Friendship Day celebrated?
Friendship Day originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It happened that in 1919, Joyce Hall of Hallmark Cards came up with the idea of celebrating friendship and then in 1935, the United States declared the first Sunday of August as National Friendship Day.
This tradition soon became popular
This tradition became popular between 1940-1950, when people exchanged gifts, cards and messages to express their gratitude to their friends. Friendship Day gained widespread recognition in the 1960-1970s, with countries like Argentina, Brazil and India adopting the tradition. In 1997, the United Nations strengthened its global recognition by declaring July 30 as International Friendship Day. After this, in the year 2011, the first Sunday of August was announced to be celebrated as Friendship Day.
What is the idea behind Friendship Day?
– Strengthening relationships between friends.
– Expressing gratitude for friendship.
– Making new relationships.
– It is also important to celebrate the importance of friendship in life.
how to celebrate friendship day
– Exchange gifts and cards.
– Spend quality time with friends
– Send messages and share social media posts.
– Keep going out with friends.