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When is Friendship Day celebrated each year?
When is Friendship Day celebrated each year?
Which event first declared Friendship Day as a national celebration?
Which event first declared Friendship Day as a national celebration?
What is one creative way to celebrate Friendship Day mentioned?
What is one creative way to celebrate Friendship Day mentioned?
Which character was made the world’s Ambassador of Friendship in 1997?
Which character was made the world’s Ambassador of Friendship in 1997?
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How has the Internet influenced friendships according to the information provided?
How has the Internet influenced friendships according to the information provided?
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Why is Friendship Day considered an important occasion for many people?
Why is Friendship Day considered an important occasion for many people?
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In what year did the United States Congress first declare Friendship Day as a national celebration?
In what year did the United States Congress first declare Friendship Day as a national celebration?
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What role do childhood friendships play in our lives, according to the information provided?
What role do childhood friendships play in our lives, according to the information provided?
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How can modern technology facilitate the rekindling of friendships?
How can modern technology facilitate the rekindling of friendships?
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What does the comparison of friends to family suggest about the nature of friendships?
What does the comparison of friends to family suggest about the nature of friendships?
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Study Notes
Friendship Day
- Celebrated on the first Sunday of August
- Started in the USA in 1935
- Declared a national celebration by the US Congress
- People celebrate by spending time with friends, exchanging gifts, sending cards, writing songs, and baking friendship cakes
- Winnie the Pooh was made the world's Ambassador of Friendship by the United Nations in 1997
- Friends are important and often considered like family
- Many people spend more time with friends than relatives
- People tend to share more secrets with friends
- Childhood friendships are important and some last a lifetime
- Best friends are often made early in life and can last forever
- The internet has changed how people make friends
- Many people make friends online
- The internet is useful for finding long-lost friends
Friendship Day
- Friendship Day takes place on the first Sunday of August every year.
- It is a day to show appreciation for friends.
- The tradition began in the USA in 1935 and has become more popular worldwide.
- The U.S. Congress declared Friendship Day a national celebration.
Celebrating Friendship Day
- People spend time with their friends and exchange gifts.
- Common ways to celebrate include sending cards, writing songs, and baking friendship cakes.
- Another way to celebrate is to make a poster or album about your friend(s).
The Significance of Friendship
- Friends are essential to our lives, often considered like family.
- Many people spend more time with their friends than relatives.
- Friendships often begin early in childhood and some develop into lifelong relationships.
- The internet has changed how people make friends.
- Online platforms help people find long-lost friends.
Winnie the Pooh and Friendship
- In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh the world's Ambassador of Friendship.
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Discover the origins and significance of Friendship Day, celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This quiz explores its history, how it is commemorated, and the importance of friendships in our lives. Join in to understand how modern technology has transformed the way we connect with friends.
