International Friendship Day facts for kids
International Friendship Day is a special day to celebrate your friends! It happens every year on January 4th. On this day, people spend time with their friends. They also show how much they care about them. A popular way to celebrate is by exchanging gifts. These can include flowers, cards, or even special wrist bands.
History of Friendship Day
The idea of a special day for friends started a long time ago. In 1935, the United States Congress made the first Sunday of August a special day. They called it National Friendship Day. After that, celebrating this day became a yearly event in the U.S.
Many other countries around the world liked this idea. They also started to have a day just for friends. In 1997, the United Nations chose Winnie the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship. Today, many countries celebrate Friendship Day with excitement.
Celebrating Friendship
Many friends wish each other well on this day. They often exchange small gifts and cards. "Friendship bands" are very popular in countries like India, Nepal, and parts of South America. People also celebrate Friendship Day online. They use social media websites to connect with friends.
You do not need to buy a gift or spend money to enjoy Friendship Day. The most important part is showing your friends you care. This helps make sure the day is about friendship, not just about buying things.
Other Ways to Celebrate
- Día del Amigo (which means "Friend's Day" in Spanish) is a celebration of friendship. It happens every year on July 20th. This day is mostly celebrated in Argentina and Uruguay. Some other countries also celebrate it.
- Dia do Amigo (which means "Friend's Day" in Portuguese) is celebrated on April 18th. This is because on July 20th, people in these countries celebrate International Friendship Day.
