Celebrate World Friendship Day Today

By Team Bellevision
Bellevision Media Network

Sunday, 07 August 2011: "No man is an island." People are social creatures, we like being around people, and we like making friends. We like them so much; we even have a day devoted to celebrating all of the friendships that give us those warm, fuzzy feelings.

 

Friendship day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in August, which means 2011 will celebrate on August 7th. This day encourages international understanding, respect for diversity, and a culture of peace between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals. It asks people all over the world to take time out of their ever-busy schedules and make new friends while thanking your old ones for the huge roles they play in your life.

 

 

The first Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in the United States in honor of friends, by Congress in 1935. Since then, Friendship Day has been celebrated by countries around the world to promote international friendships and understanding.

 

Countries like India celebrate by meeting with friends, sharing a meal and exchanging cards, flowers and sentimental tokens of friendship. The day is celebrated in schools and colleges across India the same way Valentine’s Day is celebrated in America.

 

Children make Friendship Day cards to exchange along with friendship bracelets and other gifts, and friends often compete to see who has the most bands or cards. Some colleges also hold dances or festivals to celebrate with friends.

 

Bellevision wishes happy friendship day to all the viewers.