What is Friendship Day All About?

Worksheet Description

This Friendship Day worksheet provides an informative and colorful explanation about the significance and origins of Friendship Day. At the top, there’s a section for the participant to write their name, giving a personal touch to the activity. The main text, titled “What is Friendship Day All About?” serves as an educational piece that discusses the history and current practices surrounding this special day dedicated to cherishing friends. Accompanying the text are vibrant, cartoon-style illustrations of two friends, symbolizing the joy and camaraderie that the day celebrates.

The text delves into the background of Friendship Day, starting from its inception by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards, and the date’s international recognition, including by the United Nations with the appointment of Winnie the Pooh as the world’s Ambassador of Friendship in 1997. It also notes that while many countries, like the United States and India, celebrate it on the first Sunday of August, the official international date recognized by the UN is July 30th. The worksheet highlights how people celebrate Friendship Day through exchanging tokens, engaging in shared activities, and using technology to reach out to friends near and far. It emphasizes that Friendship Day is about appreciating all forms of friendship and encourages celebrating kindness and camaraderie every day, not just on the designated holiday.