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August 25 marks Kiss and Make Up Day, a special holiday dedicated to celebrating the beauty of reconciliation. This day was created by author Thomas M. Stern in 2001 as an opportunity for people to make peace with those who may have hurt them or vice versa. It's a great time for us all to practice forgiveness and express our love through acts of kindness towards one another.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kiss and Make Up Day Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kiss and Make Up Day was established by author Thomas M. Stern as a means to encourage reconciliation and forgiveness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition by Respected Psychologists</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prominent psychologists and relationship experts started recognising the holiday, building its reputation and supporting its aims.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Holiday Goes International</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kiss and Make Up Day began to be celebrated outside of the United States, promoting the values of forgiveness on a global level.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Added to National Calendar</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday was officially added to national day calendars, solidifying its place among other widely recognised observances.</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'>Social Media Adoption</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kiss and Make Up Day gained prominence on social media making it more accessible and inclusive for people from different demographic segments.</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'>Send a card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sending a card or note is a great way to show someone you care and want to make up. It doesn't need to be anything big or expensive, just a simple gesture of appreciation.</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'>Write a letter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Writing a letter is an even better way to express your feelings if you have a lot to say. If it's more than 140 characters, writing a letter is the way to go.</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'>Take them out for dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If the person you want to make up with is close by, take them out for dinner and drinks. It's a great way to talk things out over a nice meal.</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'>Plan an activity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Planning an activity together can be an enjoyable way for two people to make up. Whether it's going for a hike, playing mini golf, or taking a cooking class, it'll give you both something to do and time together to talk.</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'>Surprise them with flowers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A bouquet of flowers is always a nice surprise that can help ease any tension and show someone how much you care about them.</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'>Making up is the best way to end an argument</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kiss and Make Up Day is a wonderful reminder that what's important in a relationship isn't about always being right or winning an argument. It's about having empathy for one another, understanding where the other person is coming from, and finding ways to move past disagreements and disputes in order to bring harmony back into any situation.</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'>Making up strengthens relationships</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Healthy relationships are built on communication and have plenty of room for mistakes. When we make up with each other after a dispute, it demonstrates our commitment to maintaining our bond despite any problems that may arise. Kiss and Make Up Day encourages us all to recognize this as an important way of strengthening our 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'>Making up can help restore trust</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Trust is essential in any relationship - when we take the time to kiss and make up after a disagreement, it shows that we are willing to forgive each other and start anew. This helps create an atmosphere of security for both parties involved and restores faith that the other person will handle future conflicts more thoughtfully.</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'>Kiss and Make Up Day Promotes Mental Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Scientifically, making up or resolving conflicts contributes to a person's overall mental health by reducing cortisol levels in the body; cortisol is a stress hormone that can have harmful effects when levels are too high.</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'>The Physiology behind Kissing as an Act Of Making Up</h3><p class='facts-content'>Kissing stimulates the release of oxytocin - also known as the 'love hormone' - which contributes to feelings of togetherness and attachment, fostering a sense of peace and bonding.</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'>The Art of Making Up has Ancient Roots</h3><p class='facts-content'>The concept of making up has ancient origins in human societies, where reconciliation rituals were an integral part of maintaining communal harmony, thereby emphasizing the timeless importance of making amends.</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'>Ample Room for Personal Creativity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Kiss and Make Up Day doesn't prescribe any specific ways to make amends, leaving room for personal creativity and meaning in how individuals choose to resolve disputes and foster reconciliation.</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'>Day to Hone Your Making Up Skills</h3><p class='facts-content'>Kiss and Make Up Day is not just a day for making amends; it's also an opportunity and a reminder to learn and develop essential life skills like forgiving, apologizing, and understanding.</p></div></div>
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