A few cool facts about the Friendship Day . If you already know all 5 , then Hi5 . Time to spread the world . If you don't , Nevermind ! Feel free to read & smile along .
1. Friendship Day was founded by Joyce Hall on 2nd August . He was also the founder of the Hallmark Cards . He wanted people to express their feelings for others by sending them friendship cards .
2. This day was resisted by the consumers and dismissed for being a commercial gimmick & business strategy of the company .
3.The idea of this day was again revived by Dr. Bracho of Paraguay in 1958 . Since then , Paraguay started celebrating the good spirit of fellowship and happiness in the form of 30th July every year .
4.'Winnie the Pooh' was named the world's ambassador of friendship in 1997 at the United Nations .
5.In most parts of the world , this day is celebrated with great pomp & show on the first Sunday of August whatever maybe the date including India .
The idea behind the day is not just to send cards , messages , wrist-bands & gifts but to indulge in the happiness that comes from expressing love for your friends . A lot of feelings remain unsaid always . It's better to express and be reciprocated towards the affection one shows . Life is too short anyways .
Happy Friendship day everyone :)
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