National JoyGerm Day

National JoyGerm Day encourages everyone to be happy and spread joy to others! This is one of the most positive days of the year. Celebrated on January 8, it comes during the cold and flu season, which is why it’s important to counteract negative microbes with positive ones!

History

Joan White of Syracuse founded National JoyGerm Day in 1981. She lived in the state of New York and worked as an advertising specialist, which played a significant role in promoting the holiday. White knew how to present information colorfully, attracting people’s interest. National JoyGerm Day was first on her mother’s birthday. White admitted that her mother inspired her to achieve new victories.

The main purpose of the holiday is clear, but there is another one—to honor a woman who popularized an interesting National Day in the name of good. Her positivity and incredible energy are admirable. When things don’t work out, remember White and celebrate the date any day of the year.

Interesting facts

Did you know:

• laughter is not exclusive to humans—dogs, primates, and rats also laugh;
• children under 6 laugh about 300 times every day;
• scientists have proven that people find videos funnier when individuals try to restrain outbursts of laughter in serious situations;
• it is easier to smile—2.5 times fewer muscles are involved in smiling than in frowning;
• a person will live longer if they laugh daily for 10 minutes, preferably in company.

How to celebrate

Laugh, have fun, do positive things, and don’t let negativity into your life! Help people who need it, join the ranks of volunteers. Read jokes and tell them to others, send funny memes in messengers.

When is National JoyGerm Day in 2025?

National JoyGerm Day is observed on January 8 each year.

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