Celebration of Life Day

Celebration of Life Day was originally planned as a day for children because, for parents, they are the most valuable thing in life. Later, the holiday began to be associated with kindness, love, and all the good that is present in everyone’s life. In the hustle and bustle, people forget about the most important values, stop enjoying the new day, but time goes by and you need to enjoy every minute.

History

The founder of the holiday was Ronald Reagan. The president was an ardent opponent of abortion, which is why he proposed to establish National Sanctity of Human Life Day in 1984. Much later, the name was changed to Celebration of Life Day.

The holiday continued to be under the two subsequent presidents, but during the presidency of Bill Clinton, it was forgotten for as long as eight years.

Under Donald Trump, the tradition was revived. Some churches even marked the day of life in their calendars, classifying it as a religious day.

Over time, not only the name has changed, but also the meaning of the national day. Nobody places a special emphasis on abortions anymore; Americans try to spend the holiday with their families, devote more time to children, and visit distant relatives. By paying attention to loved ones, a person shows joy in having such a wonderful, friendly family. Even if you don’t see all your loved ones often, you need to appreciate the precious minutes spent together.

Interesting Facts

• President Reagan decided to use the date of the completion of the high-profile court case Roe v. Wade to celebrate National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
• For a long time, the celebration was held on a Sunday, but under Donald Trump, the holiday was moved to a weekday.

How to Celebrate

Be sure to dedicate this day to your family. Try to visit your parents, nephews, aunts and uncles, and grandparents whom you have not seen for a long time.

Forget for 24 hours that you are an adult and serious person, and plunge into the world of joy and fun.

Be sure to treat yourself and your family to your favorite treats. Go to an amusement park, circus, aquarium, or water park and recharge with positive energy.

When is Celebration of Life Day in 2025?

Celebration of Life Day is observed on January 22 each year.

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