National Give Something Away Day
July 15, Tuesday
Purpose of the day:
The holiday inspires:
* mindful consumption and getting rid of excess;
* helping others — neighbors, strangers, charitable organizations;
* strengthening community bonds through good deeds;
* developing gratitude and generosity.
What can be given away:
On this day people share a variety of things:
* clothes, books, toys that are no longer used;
* food — for example, treating colleagues or neighbors;
* attention and time — spending the day with a lonely relative or helping volunteers;
* a smile, kind word, or gesture.
How it is celebrated:
Here are some ways to celebrate National Give Something Away Day:
* donate items to a charity or shelter;
* buy coffee for a stranger or treat coworkers at work;
* give a book to a friend or leave it in a public place for a random reader;
* offer help to a neighbor or stranger;
* hand out thank-you cards or kind notes.
Interesting fact:
Even a small act of kindness can start a chain reaction of good deeds. Research shows that generosity not only helps others but also positively affects the emotional state of the giver — reducing stress and increasing happiness.