Celebrate Friendship Day on August 4 with These Ideas
Any clue as to what special day is celebrated by millions around the
world on the first Sunday of August every year? Hint: It’s a day to
celebrate the power of friendship and the bond between friends. It’s
Friendship Day!
Although this holiday almost became extinct in the 1940s, it’s still alive—and making a resurgence. Unfortunately, the popularity of the holiday wanedin the U.S., but it began gathering momentum in Europe and Asia. Many consider its popularity in Asia as the reason the holiday is still around. The resurgence of the holiday’s popularity in the U.S. is great news: Friends are worth celebrating. We could all use a reminder to show appreciation and love for our friends more often.
Here are a few ideas to let your friends know you appreciate them and everything they’ve done to help you through life. Thoughtful gifts and gestures such as nativity figurines or even a handwritten note are sure to be appreciated by any friend.
Exchange Gifts
A small but thoughtful gift is a great way to celebrate Friendship Day. Some best friend gifts could include an artful friendship keepsake box, an angel of friendship sculpture, or even a decorative journal. Another idea is to make them a friendship bracelet—they’re back in style! You could also bake them a treat, give them a bouquet, or write them a card. Whatever your token of appreciation is, make it count.
Spend Time Together
We are so busy with everyday life that finding time to hang out with friends for a few hours is less of a priority. Put your best pals on the forefront on a day that’s dedicated to them and pick a meaningful activity. You could host a gathering at your house and grill up everyone’s summer favorites. Grab some coffee at a local shop and catch up. Go for a hike if you enjoy exercising together. The point is to choose an activity that’s fun and allows you to spend time together.
Mend Fences
Sometimes we lose touch with a friend or get into a disagreement with them. August 4 would be an appropriate day to give a friend you care about a peace offering such as a comforting or thoughtful gift. Just getting in touch to let them know you are thinking of them is a nice gesture. It’s usually best to resolve conflicts quickly, forgive, and move on. Friendship Day is your chance to show someone you care through your actions.
Do a Girls’ Night
There’s no better excuse to try that new restaurant you’ve been talking about. You could also do a paint and sip class together—those are always a fun time! Or, what about making dinner and watching a favorite funny movie? There are so many ways to celebrate friendship on this day. It might even inspire you to nurture the relationships more throughout the year. Life just wouldn’t be the same without our besties.
About Willow Tree®
Willow Tree® carries an intimate line of figurative sculptures created by artist Susan Lordi. Each piece is cast from her original carvings crafted in her Kansas City, Missouri studio, and then hand-painted. Willow Tree® figures are unique in that meaning is only revealed through expressive gestures: a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, and a turn of the body. The absence of facial features and simplicity of form are what Willow Tree® art pieces are all about, making them instantly recognizable. Willow Tree® offers memorable gifts for any occasion, including angel ornaments, memorial gifts, keepsake boxes, and more.
Browse Lordi’s full line of artwork on Willow Tree® at Willowtree.com
Although this holiday almost became extinct in the 1940s, it’s still alive—and making a resurgence. Unfortunately, the popularity of the holiday wanedin the U.S., but it began gathering momentum in Europe and Asia. Many consider its popularity in Asia as the reason the holiday is still around. The resurgence of the holiday’s popularity in the U.S. is great news: Friends are worth celebrating. We could all use a reminder to show appreciation and love for our friends more often.
Here are a few ideas to let your friends know you appreciate them and everything they’ve done to help you through life. Thoughtful gifts and gestures such as nativity figurines or even a handwritten note are sure to be appreciated by any friend.
Exchange Gifts
A small but thoughtful gift is a great way to celebrate Friendship Day. Some best friend gifts could include an artful friendship keepsake box, an angel of friendship sculpture, or even a decorative journal. Another idea is to make them a friendship bracelet—they’re back in style! You could also bake them a treat, give them a bouquet, or write them a card. Whatever your token of appreciation is, make it count.
Spend Time Together
We are so busy with everyday life that finding time to hang out with friends for a few hours is less of a priority. Put your best pals on the forefront on a day that’s dedicated to them and pick a meaningful activity. You could host a gathering at your house and grill up everyone’s summer favorites. Grab some coffee at a local shop and catch up. Go for a hike if you enjoy exercising together. The point is to choose an activity that’s fun and allows you to spend time together.
Mend Fences
Sometimes we lose touch with a friend or get into a disagreement with them. August 4 would be an appropriate day to give a friend you care about a peace offering such as a comforting or thoughtful gift. Just getting in touch to let them know you are thinking of them is a nice gesture. It’s usually best to resolve conflicts quickly, forgive, and move on. Friendship Day is your chance to show someone you care through your actions.
Do a Girls’ Night
There’s no better excuse to try that new restaurant you’ve been talking about. You could also do a paint and sip class together—those are always a fun time! Or, what about making dinner and watching a favorite funny movie? There are so many ways to celebrate friendship on this day. It might even inspire you to nurture the relationships more throughout the year. Life just wouldn’t be the same without our besties.
About Willow Tree®
Willow Tree® carries an intimate line of figurative sculptures created by artist Susan Lordi. Each piece is cast from her original carvings crafted in her Kansas City, Missouri studio, and then hand-painted. Willow Tree® figures are unique in that meaning is only revealed through expressive gestures: a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, and a turn of the body. The absence of facial features and simplicity of form are what Willow Tree® art pieces are all about, making them instantly recognizable. Willow Tree® offers memorable gifts for any occasion, including angel ornaments, memorial gifts, keepsake boxes, and more.
Browse Lordi’s full line of artwork on Willow Tree® at Willowtree.com
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