National Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on February 17 of every year. National Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day to encourage and celebrate random acts of kindness. In New Zealand, it is celebrated on September 1. It can be observed by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Day is a favorite day for people around the world who enjoy these acts of kindness.

“Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.” – Dennis Prager

History of National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Josh de Jong of New Zealand created the National Random Acts of Kindness Day. But there is a rumor that it was first created in Denver, Colorado, in the year 1995, and nine years later, it was spread to New Zealand. The man behind the creation of this day is to make the world a better place by spreading the little light around. On this day, lift someone with your words and compliment them on their appearance. These kinds of things will turn around someone who has a bad day.

National Random Acts of Kindness Day 2018 - February 17

Supposed to be a core value of most cultures and religions, kindness is the act of showing concern for others, loved ones, and strangers without any expectations of any consideration in return. Some studies have shown that being compassionate not only helps other people but also makes one happier and healthier. People who are kind are considered to have a lower risk for heart and blood pressure-related diseases. It is also recognized by some on other days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year.

Other Celebrations on February 17

February 17 is also celebrated as

How To Celebrate the Day

Celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day is quite tricky, but there are a lot of ways to celebrate. It depends upon the nature of humans, character, humanity, etc., There are some ways to celebrate the day,

  • Let someone go ahead of you on the road
  • Buy a new thing and gift it to the new neighbors and introduce yourself.
  • You can pay the bus fare for the passengers behind you.
  • Send some encouraging text to someone who has a bad day.
  • Compliment a work colleague on their work.
  • Post anonymous sticky notes with validating or uplifting messages around for people to find.
  • Buy extra at the grocery store and donate it to a food pantry.
  • Help someone to change the flat tire.

To express your feelings on social media, use the hashtag #RandomActsofKindnessDay.

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