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Get ready to laugh out loud on International Moment of Laughter Day on April 14! This day was created in 2015 by the World Laughter Tour Inc. as a way to promote laughter and its positive effects on your health and wellbeing. It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine, and this day reminds us of the importance of taking a moment to just take a break, relax and enjoy life’s simpler things. So grab your friends and family, put on your favorite comedy movie, or find something funny online – it’s time to celebrate with a hearty chuckle!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Laughter Tour Inc. creates International Moment of Laughter Day to promote laughter's positive health effects.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Media outlets worldwide begin recognizing and promoting International Moment of Laughter Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>University Engagement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Colleges and universities join the celebration, hosting comedy shows and laughter yoga workshops.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday gains traction on social media platforms, with users sharing laugh challenges and funny content.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Endorsements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrities and notable public figures begin endorsing the holiday, further promoting laughter's importance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Laughter in Hard Times</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the holiday takes on new significance as a source of joy and stress relief.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a funny movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put on your favorite comedy movie and get ready to laugh out loud. Whether it is a classic like Monty Python or a modern classic like Bridesmaids, there are plenty of options to choose from.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make someone laugh</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share a funny joke with a friend, tell a funny story, or do something silly to make someone laugh. It's sure to put a smile on their face.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Tell some jokes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend some time writing and rehearsing your own jokes. No matter how bad they are, your friends will be sure to appreciate the effort.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and play a game that is sure to make you laugh. Charades, Pictionary, and Who’s Most Likely To are all great choices.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to a podcast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Listen to a funny podcast and get ready to chuckle at the hilarious stories and jokes shared by the hosts.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Laughter is the best medicine</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>We all need a good laugh every now and then. Studies have shown that laughing can boost your mood and reduce levels of stress, depression and anxiety. So take a few moments out of your day to crack a joke, watch a funny video or call up an old friend - it'll do wonders for your mental health!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Laughing brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When we share a laugh with someone else it helps to create an instant bond. It's a great way to make new friends, reconnect with old ones and even relieve tension in the workplace. Laughter is truly great for building relationships!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's contagious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The great thing about laughter is that its contagious - when one person starts laughing, everyone around them tends to join in too! So why not start off International Moment of Laughter Day by spreading some joy? Make someone smile or crack a joke and you're bound to trigger some smiles and laughter in return!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter increases your pain threshold</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that laughing can help increase your pain threshold, as your body releases endorphins during laughter which act as a natural painkiller.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter is a universal language</h3><p class='facts-content'>Regardless of the countless languages spoken worldwide, everyone understands the language of laughter. It’s a human response that breaks all language barriers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Humans are not the only species that laughs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Other species also share this joyous response. Rats, for example, have been scientifically proven to laugh when tickled.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter improves the function of blood vessels</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the American Heart Association, laughter helps increase blood flow by improving the function of blood vessels, leading to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter is an ancient mechanism</h3><p class='facts-content'>Human laughter predates human speech, suggesting it evolved as a communication tool among early hominids. This means our ancestors laughed before they could even talk!</p></div></div>
International Moment of Laughter Day is celebrated on April 14th every year. In 2024, International Moment of Laughter Day will fall on a Sunday.
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