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International Friendship Day is a day when friends show 1 (appreciate) for one another.
In 1919, International Friendship Day 2 (found) by Hallmark. It was intended to be a day for people 3 (celebrate) their friendship by sending each other cards. By 1940 the market had dried up, and finally, it died out completely. In April 2011, the United Nations 4 (official) recognized 30th July as International Friendship Day, although most countries still celebrate it 5 the first Sunday of August!
On International Friendship Day, taking a trip together to celebrate is an excellent way to make the day all about each other. You can visit places 6 you first met or go to wherever you promised each other to go. With so many people 7 (live) such busy lives, however, not everyone can plan a big day out for each other. But that’s what makes International Friendship Day such a 8 (wonder) time. Best friends understand that life often gets in the way, so they won’t be upset if there’s no big celebration in their honor. Moreover, with 9 rise of social media, we become more 10 (connect) than ever before, so International Friendship Day just gives everyone the chance to get together.