JULY 20th--- International Friendship Day!
It was originally promoted by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark cards in 1919, however, it didn't stick in the United States. In South Asia it is widely celebrated, and I can speak personally that in Argentina it is an excuse to have a good party with friends.
Prior to visiting Argentina, I had never heard of Friendship Day, or as they say in Spanish "El Día del Amigo". Friends send text messages, meet up for dinner and drinks, and sometimes give small gifts to each other. Although I think it is a nice idea, celebrating a day for friends has never crossed my mind before. As it is, we are with friends every chance we get. They are the people we chose to share our lives with outside of our families. But I am left thinking that there is no harm in having a day to reflect on all the great people you have in your life and enjoy a few more good moments together.
I wonder why it faded in the United States. Perhaps it is because we already have enough Hallmark days as it is.
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