Play :: Celebrate National Friendship Day

 

 

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival. “

– C. S. Lewis

 

 

Friendships are so important to help you get through the rough times in life and enjoy the happy times.  I think back to the women I’ve met along the way and who have had an impact in my life and I am so thankful we crossed paths.  Some of these friends I am no longer in touch with but I still look back fondly on these friendships.  I was so happy to hear that there is a national Friendship Day to honor these people in your life you call friends.  Take a moment to send a note, make a phone call and let them know how much they mean to you!  Check out the Holiday Spot website: https://www.theholidayspot.com/friendship/friendship_day_dates.htm  that describes what the day is all about and why it was created years ago.  You can even check out on their site the Astrological aspects of your friends and see why you two are compatible!

 

History of National Friendship Day:

Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed to fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.

Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world including India. (source: https://www.friendshipday.org/).

In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie – the Pooh as the world’s Ambassador of Friendship.  But of course he is!  Pooh Bear embodies what it means to be a friend!

 

 

The Meaning of National Friendship Day:

 Friendship Day is dedicated to the bond of friendship and companionship and is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. This year 2013, it will be celebrated on 4th August. The occasion began as a small event, to commemorate the relation shared by friends. Today, it has taken the shape of a grand festival. Over the passing years, the festivities related to Friendship Day have become even more colorful. The exchange of gifts, flowers, friendship bands and greeting cards has become an important part, rather, a tradition of Friendship Day.

Another great resource to check out is https://www.friendshipday.org/.  They provide quotes, jokes, and activities you can do with your friends.  Celebrate the day with your children’s friends and teach them the importance of treating others with kindness.

 

Little Passports Provides a Friendship Bread Recipe:

In honor of national Friendship Day Little Passports is providing you with a Friendship Bread Recipe. Encourage kids to invite friends over and celebrate Friendship Day with a fun, easy, and tasty recipe!  If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Little Passports monthly subscription you really should!  We have been receiving monthly letters from them and learning about countries like Japan and Brazil.  Each month, a letter is sent from Sam and Sofia along with some goodies and information about the country.  We loved learning about Brazil and received a gorgeous crystal that comes from a region in Brazil.  We have that crystal sitting next to my daughter’s bedside table and talk about traveling to different countries together someday.  To read more about their program go here:

Little Passports is offering 40% off discount for our lovely dandelion moms!

 

 

Happy Friendship Day!

 

Today’s post is brought to you by Little Passports.

Photo courtesy of Flickr:

Pooh Bear mirage photo courtesy of https://ivemadethis.blogspot.com/ (she provides you with a demo of how to paint this Winnie the Pooh mural).

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