Friendship Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/friendship-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the originator of world friendship day concept?Artemio Bracho
2. What is the year of initial proposal?1958
3. What is Friendship Day and why do we celebrate it?Friendship Day is a special day to celebrate friends and the joy of being together. It started in 1958 when Artemio Bracho suggested a holiday to honor friendship worldwide. It helps people feel happy and connected.
4. When is Friendship Day celebrated around the world?The United Nations says April 30 is International Day of Friendship, but many countries celebrate on other dates like July 20, the day the idea was first proposed. Different places choose dates that fit their traditions.

Grassroots Initiative: An idea or movement that starts from ordinary people rather than from leaders.
Social Cohesion: The degree to which members of a society feel united and connected.
Cross-Cultural Understanding: The ability to appreciate and respect differences between various cultures.