Good Memory Day

Good Memory Day is an American holiday dedicated to memorable events in every person’s life, observed annually on January 19th. On this day, we remember the brightest moments of our lives by leafing through old photo albums.

History

Human memory has always been a subject of study for ancient philosophers. Aristotle was the first to attempt to reveal the essence of this feature in his treatise On the Soul. He offered a very interesting analogy in which he compared the human mind to a blank sheet of paper. Throughout life, various events occur that are evaluated on an emotional level. These events leave a trace in the soul, which is then imprinted in the mind, creating a new drawing on the blank slate.

Modern research supports this view. Any event is stored in our memory. Thanks to the brain’s ability to reproduce stored information, we can re-experience previous events on an emotional level. This is why we feel warmth and peace of mind when reviewing photographs that reflect moments from our lives.

Interesting Facts

• Depression suppresses memory. The more often a person is in a depressed state, the worse their brain is able to reproduce information and remember pleasant events.
• Memories are scattered throughout the brain. Therefore, we can remember some events on our own, while others emerge only in dreams or during a hypnosis session.
• Memory deteriorates with age. To slow down this process, you should train your brain by solving puzzles, completing crossword puzzles, reading books, and more.

How to Take Part

Get together with family or friends on Good Memory Day and leaf through an album together or view digital photos you have taken. Recall and discuss pleasant events from the past, specifying the details.

If you haven’t visited a place that holds warm memories for a long time, Good Memory Day is a great reason to visit it again. Don’t forget to share the holiday on social media so that more people know about it.

When is Good Memory Day in 2026?

Good Memory Day is observed on January 19 each year.

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