It is said that if you find or already have a true friend in your life, then appreciate that you have earned something in the true sense. Friendship is a relationship and bond that runs on mutual feelings. We can freely say and share anything and about anything with our friends at any time they will always be there. A true friend stays with you and supports you in your sorrow and fills the colors of ardor in happiness. That is friendship, it is such a relationship in which you see many phases of life together.
Friendship Day 2021 is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. Friendship Day is celebrated in almost every country around the world. This day is mainly celebrated to celebrate friendship. This year Friendship Day is being celebrated on August 1, Although in many parts of the world it will be celebrated on 30 July but in India, it will be celebrated on 1 August.
There is no doubt that we all have such friends in our lives, with whom we learn to laugh, talk and smile. But some friends among them become equal partners in our good and bad times. However, the only friendship that comes in handy in times of trouble has been given the status of true friendship. But sometimes things like one-sided friendship-no value friendship also come into this relationship.
However, it is better to get out of such a friendship as soon as possible. But due to miss understanding in the relationship, it is also necessary to take full care that negativity or frustration does not arise. But like in the year 2020, this time also it seems that true friendship is going to be lost to Corona.
This is because once again due to the increasing infection due to the third wave of the corona, most people are locked in their homes. In such a situation, this time the plan of watching a movie with friends or going for a lunch date outside is canceled. However, if you want, you can also make this day special by giving beautiful gifts to friends.
History
There are many stories about Friendship Day. According to a story, Friendship Day was first started in 1935 in America. First, it is said that on the first Sunday of August, a person was killed by the US government that made his friend shocked by the death of that person so he also committed suicide in the grief of the friend’s departure. And from that day, the US government decided to celebrate the first Sunday of August as Friendship Day every year.
At the same time, Friendship Day started in the year 1919 according to another story. The credit for this goes to the founder of Hallmark Cards, Joyce Hall. It is said that at that time people used to send Friendship Day cards to their friends and express their love and tell them how important they are in their life.
The businessmen had chosen August 2 to celebrate this beautiful day, so that on this day all the friends could come together to express their appreciation for friendship and can spend time with each other by giving cards and gifts to each other. Since then this Friendship Day has been celebrated till date. Although, on 27 April 2011, the United Nations changed its date to 30 July. But in India, every year it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August.
Later on, many countries of Europe and Asia have also started celebrating Friendship Day and started carrying forward this tradition.
The first friendship day was organized in 1958. However, in India, it is always celebrated on the first Sunday of August. In 1998, the wife of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Nain Annan, announced Winnie the Pooh as the Global Ambassador of Friendship to the UN.
Still, Friendship Day is celebrated on different days in different countries around the world. However, in many South Asian countries including India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. And in Orblin, Ohio friendship day is celebrated on April 8.
Who People Celebrate Friendship Day?
On this occasion, friends give gifts to each other or have a party. Apart from this, children of schools in India also give friendship bands to each other. Just for friendship day, children start saving their pocket money a month before so that they can buy bands, friendship bands for their friends.
When it comes to Friendship Day and the name of the stylish friendship band comes first, they are all over in the market. These days it is a trend of friendship bands to friends and these friendship bands come in different designs and are being liked a lot in the markets. Alphabet Friendship Bands are the most in vogue. Apart from this, there are also many options like Heart Band, Star Band, Angel Bands, Pumpkin Band, Double Chain Band, Christmas Tree Band, Band with a cute message, and many more in the market.
To make Friendship Day special, rather than bands, friends love to give gifts to each other on this day. There are a large number of options but People usually get their gifts customized for their friends especially for friendship days like customized graphic T-shirts, friendship bands, coffee mugs, and frames of some pictures of memorable moments. Many people also go out with each other for a treat to eat outside.
Importance of Friendship Day
On Friendship Day, we express our love and show respect towards each other. Celebrate by giving gifts to each other and going out for parties etc. and reinforce the foundation of their friendship.
This day has a very special significance for friends. On this day a friend expresses his goodwill to another friend. On this day all the friends unite and celebrate happily. Friendship Day has a very special place among friends. Often many people gift friendship bands to their friends on this day.
Every relationship has different importance in our life. But the relationship of friendship is considered the most special. If you find a true friend in your life, then understand that you have earned a lot. Although there are all days of friendship, in a special sense, the most special day of friendship is Friendship Day. So Happy Friendship Day to you and all your friends, enjoy your day with your friends and make it special and memorable.
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