World Kindness Day: a celebration of warmth and human engagement
World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13 and is intended to remind of the importance of humanity, mutual assistance and respect. This day unites people all over the world around the idea of simple but meaningful actions that can make life warmer and brighter. For more information, see the Izvestia article.
The history of the holiday
World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13th. It was established in 1998 on the initiative of the World Movement for Kindness, which unites public organizations from more than 20 countries. The purpose of the holiday is to remind people of the power of human participation, mutual assistance and respect. The date was chosen in honor of the first conference of the movement's participants, held in Tokyo, where it was proposed to make kindness a symbol of uniting the whole world.
Idea and meaning
The main idea of the World Kindness Day is to show that even small actions can change lives for the better. The holiday calls for not just talking about goodness, but making it a part of everyday life — at home, at work, in communication and in public affairs.
How to celebrate the holiday
In many countries, flash mobs, charity concerts, mutual aid and donation events are held on November 13. Schools hold class hours about friendship and respect, and stories about people who have done good deeds spread on social media.
Symbolism and message
The symbol of World Kindness Day is an open heart. It reflects the main idea of the holiday: goodness has no nationality, religion or age. Every good deed is a contribution to a common future, in which there will be a place for respect, trust and warmth.
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