Did you know that Winnie the Pooh is the World Ambassador of Friendship? Winnie was given the honour in 1998 by the wife of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. What better way to explain a true friend like Winnie?
Our favourite bear exemplified friendship in every way possible. He showed us that even the tiniest detail counts.
The beginning
It all began in 1930 when Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark cards, started Friendship day. It was a pleasant day to celebrate friends who have stayed during your lows and successes. Although it was originally intended to be marked on the 2nd of August. A tradition adopted by different nations and continents, it was celebrated on different days until 2011 when the United Nations made July 30th, the official “International Day of…
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