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Friendship Day History
The National Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in
August. There is not much history that can be garnered for this day except the
fact that the US Congress proclaimed this day as the Friendship Day in the year
1935.
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door
will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his
friends.” John 15:13-15
Thus speaks The Bible about the warmest of all bonds—friendship. The Bible, the
most primary text of the western civilization, reflects upon friendship as the
bond that forms the foundation to human faith, trust and companionship. There
are innumerable tales from the Old Testament as well as the New Testament about
the value of friendship and how true friendship is a treasure to unearth. Both
the versions make a difference between the two broad meanings of friendship—one
is a mere acquaintance, the other is a more affectionate relation. These stories
and examples have passed into western literary and cultural realms. In the Old
Testament Abraham is called the “friend of God” because of the intimacy of his
relations. God speaks to Moses face to face “as a man…unto his friend” (Ex
33:11). The romantic friendship of Ruth and Naomi, the devotion of the
subordinate Hushai for David, or the mutual relation between David and
Jonathan—the Old Testament is replete with these interesting tales of
friendship.
In the New Testament, the relationship between Jesus and his disciples is the
most primal example of how human friendship can constantly grow. From being
teacher and disciple to lord and servant their relationship finally grew to an
unparalleled friendship.
Friendship Day Celebration
celebration was a way of life then Friendship Day celebration would be its most
myriad expression. Trust, support, loyalty, understanding, empathy, intimacy,
conflict, anger—there are more emotions to this bond than words would allow.
Each moment spent with a friend is a moment added to time—moments that give us
in turn an understanding of who we are, why we exist, what our purpose is in
living. The insight is an enriching experience of recognizing how friendship can
be the means and ends to our lives. Friendship Day celebrates this outstanding
bond of human kind. Celebration of friendship is knowing this marvel that we
call by so many names—chums, pals, buddies, mates ! They come in many sizes,
shapes and guises. From school pals to work colleagues, from siblings to
partners, parents to pets to neighbors to internet friends—let the feeling grow
manifolds to the appreciation of this alliance.
Friendship Day is the perfect chance to let your friends know how much they are
needed and prized. Of course the best way to go about it is to be a fantastic
favorable friend yourself. So let your emotions loose ! Write a poem, send a
card, shower them with flowers, load them with gifts or simply set up a
Friendship Day party—there can be as many ways to celebrate Friendship Day as
you can imagine. There can be ideas galore for your Friendship Day celebration.
So go ahead. Feel happily lost in this warm surge.
Friendship Day Party Ideas
When friends are around and you’re all perked up to celebrate Friendship Day at
full tilt, what’s a better way to do it other than throw a Friendship Day party
? So decide where to party, how to party, what to include in menu, what to play
on the jukebox so on and so forth. Once that’s done, call up your buddies and
just have your fling !
Now here are some Friendship Day party ideas for you to check out:
First things first. Why not get the fun on with some funky invitation cards for
your Friendship Day party ? Consider designing them with a funny cartoon, a few
good jokes, and some nice quotes or with your own signature message straight
from the heart. Make it as colorful and attractive as possible so that your cool
pals can’t wait to drop in at your Friendship Day party !
Next decide the nature of your Friendship Day party. If it’s a day-party, your
planning would be a little different from an overnight Friendship Day party,
right ? To party through the day, a special Friendship Day cookout at your
backyard is always a good idea, especially when it’s the season for the sizzling
barbecues, cool lemonades and yummy hotdogs ! Picnicking would be yet another
sprightly thought for your Friendship Day party, this again if you’re planning
to party daytime. Fill up the picnic hamper with games and goodies and check out
how wild ‘wild’ can be when friends are around !
Now if you prefer to party through the night, a Friendship Day dinner party is
quite a smart thought to sweep your buds over. Hit your favorite joint with the
entire gang, order what you enjoy the best and romp and chomp your way to a
total upbeat and zesty fun-time on Friendship Day. Yet another starry idea for
the party-freaks of the night is a sleepover party on Friendship Day. It’s quite
popular with the kids, but the big ones enjoy it just as much. Or you can also
invite your friends for a stargazing party this Friendship Day. For all those,
who haven’t experienced what it is to lie under the starry night-sky and watch
the stars with people you hold close, it’s definitely a top to-do thing, if not
a must !
Once the kind of your Friendship Day party is fixed, start deciding on the menu.
Cook up some lip-smacking delicacies this Friendship Day, or you can do it all
together having assigned specific tasks to the specific pal-ly heads. Things
done together are sometimes quite a thrill ! Try it out for once.
Rent out some movies which give you all a special high. Be it a thriller or a
sweet lovey-dovey romantic flick, your Friendship Day should be in sync with
what you all enjoy.
If your bunch fancy sports and games, plan up your Friendship Day party
accordingly. Settle for an outdoor match or arrange for some fun indoor games.
Announcing prizes for every participant witnesses a high rate of participation
for obvious reasons. Who doesn’t like to be prized ? Of course we all do. But
whoever wins or loses, you’re going to win hearts for sure!
Games, grub alright. But don’t you think the Friendship Day party stays
incomplete if you fail to grip your buds in the right rhythm ? So select the
music with care. Decide what scores to play on your Friendship Day party. Soft
numbers or fast beats ? The golden oldies or some new melodies off the racks ?
You decide. It’s your party. Your friends. You will know the best.
Keep the camera ready and keep capturing the precious moments on your Friendship
Day party. You may not know the value of these pictures right now, but as the
years pass, you’ll treasure them like never before !
Last but not the least, bind your buds in the friendship bond with the
friendship bands. You can pick them up from the stores, or make them yourself.
Many colorful friendship bands hit the stores much ahead of Friendship Day.
Instead of the conventional wristbands, you can go for the friendship bracelets
for your women friends. Give them these nice tokens of your love as you wish
them all a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in your Friendship Day party.
Now that all’s set for a grand fling, let your Friendship Day party kick off on
a merry high with lots of food, fun, music, smiles and warmth ! Enjoy the
wonderful togetherness this Friendship Day and party your tails off !
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