May is the month of spring and growth. It brings happiness and positivity with it. The very first day of this month is Global love day. May 1 spread love into the world. This year the day also celebrates our universe beyond the Earth. International Space Day observed on the first Friday of May every year is a special day for all science and space fans. This year International Space Day will be celebrated on May 1.
Global Love Day
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May 1 celebrates unconditional love in the world. Global love day focuses on the fact that with the harmony of love, people can achieve anything. We know that love is a force that can bind us all. Hence, the vision of this day is to unite everyone and glorify love and compassion. It encourages us to embrace ourselves and others with the limitless love we can offer. Moreover, we do not need to think too much, love can be celebrated in so many manners.
History of this day
The Love Foundation, which is a non-profit organization has introduced Global Love Day. On behalf of its founder Harold Becker, the team proposed the day in 2004. Harold Becker founded Global Love Day to offer the world around them a positive perspective. It is about how people perceive love in the world.
Love Foundation uses Global Love Day as a platform to promote non-profit activities for all individuals. They try to build a solid foundation and understand love in all aspects. The foundation has grown into a global family of people who has taken responsibility for the spread of love. Currently, there are more than 300 love ambassadors in 41 countries.
How to celebrate this day
- Appreciate and love yourself by pointing out the positive traits in you.
- Spread the love around yourself. Simple gestures like a hug, kiss, or just saying “I love you” works.
- Host a party and connect with different people.
- You can do something you love. For instance, write a poem or draw something.
- Moreover, you can even volunteer at a local shelter or donate things. This will help you spread positivity and love.
International Space Day
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On the first Friday of May each year, scientists and space enthusiasts celebrate National Space Day. This year Space Day is observed on May 1. The day engages you with the fascination of space. The day dedicates to the outstanding achievements and opportunities offered by the exploration and use of outer space. Moreover, National Space Day aims at motivating young people to learn and develop a career in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
History of this day
Space Day is an unofficial educational holiday, created by the American aerospace firm ‘Lockheed Martin’ in 1997. Later, it got expanded to the International Space Day in 2001 by a former astronaut and American Senator John Glenn. It is now celebrated all over the globe. It is a single-day experience that allows participants to observe wonders of the unknown space where planets and stars float.
Many research organizations hold demonstrations, conferences, and educational programs to commemorate this day. The day aims to arouse people’s interest in and raise consciousness about a range of space-related topics and issues. Also, acknowledge the achievements of various scientists and space researchers over numerous years.
How to celebrate this day
- Read books about space and collect more information.
- Find an event near you related to space.
- Visit museums and learn more about space.
- Watch documentaries or hear podcasts. You can even watch special shows on space.
- Read about the works of various astronauts and recent innovations.
- Curate an event with the theme of space and invite your friends over.
- You can also visit NASA’s website for information related to space.
