A Day Called …

FRIENDSHIP DAY
HY STORY

Considering the valuable role

friends play in our life it was
deemed to fit to have a day
dedicated to friends and
friendship. The United States
Congress, in 1935, proclaimed
first Sunday of August as the
National Friendship Day. Since
then, celebration of National
Friendship Day became an annual
event. The noble idea of honoring
the beautiful relationship of
friendship caught on with the
people and soon Friendship Day
became a hugely popular festival. 
Importance of Friendship in
Mahabharata

In the famous Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’,
Lord Krishna demonstrates the many
colors of friendship - affection, romance,
brotherhood, protection, guidance,
intimacy and even teasing. Friendship is
all about these and much more.
Friendship Day in India

 Friendship Day has come

to be celebrated in a big
way in India. The noble
idea of honoring friends
and friendship has really
caught on with the youth
in India and one can see
the festival being
enthusiastically
celebrated by the youth
especially, students. 
Friendship Day Gift Ideas

Friendship Bands
Flowers
Show Pieces
Chocolates
Books, CDs
Photo Frames and
Photo Albums
 Friendship Bands
 Friendship Band is one of the
most popular Friendship Gift.
Many colorful friendship bands
hit the stores much ahead of
Friendship Day. Instead of the
conventional wristbands, one can
go for the friendship bracelets
which come in attractive designs
for both boys and girls. This way
your Friendship Day can stay
longer with your friends besides
it works as token of your love. 
 Flowers
 Fresh Flowers are the best and the
easiest way to convey emotions and
hence they make a wonderful gift for
friends. If you are invited for a
Friendship Day do, carry an
attractive bouquet of pretty flowers
for that heart touching impact.
Ideally, you must choose your
friends favorite flower. In case your
friend does not have a specific
choice, you may safely go in for
Yellow Roses as these are officially
recognized as the 
Friendship Day flowers. 
 Show Pieces
Cute and attractive show pieces
are another extremely popular
Friendship Day Gift. Depending
upon your choice one can go in
for glass, metals, wood, paper
mache or crystal show pieces.
Besides, making a delightful
Friendship Day Gift, decorative
pieces help to create beautiful
memories.
 Chocolates
 Chocolates makes a yummy and
delicious Friendship Day gift
for foodies. Go in for a hamper
of your friend's favorite
chocolate to bring that million
dollar smile on his/her face. A
zestful idea would be to make a
decorated friendship basket
consisting of your friend's
favorite gift items like
chocolates, candy, cookies, a
bunch of flowers, etc. 
 Books, CDs
 Books make a thoughtful Friendship Gift
idea for friends fond of reading. But it is
important to keep in mind the choice of
your friend while selecting the book.
Generally, you may give books of quotes
or inspirational books. 

Alternatively, you may gift music cassettes

or CDs to friends fond of music. You may
also give personalized CD by recording
your friends favorite songs or songs that
both of you enjoy. Games CDs are also a
popular Friendship Day gift these days. 
Day Dedicated to Friends
 In tune with the spirit of the occasion, people dedicate
Friendship Day festival to their best friends. Most choose to
celebrate the entire day in the loving company of their dearest
friends. Recollecting sweet memories of the time spent together
and catching up with their lives over a cup of coffee is the idea
of ideal Friendship Day celebration for many. 

Friends separated by geographical distances, call up their

friends to express love and warmth for each other and to wish a
"Happy Friendship Day". With more and more people getting
hooked to the net, many people also choose to chat with their
friends with the help of Internet. Sending SMS and Friendship
Day e-cards is another popular way of greetings friends. 
FINALLY