International Day of Happiness 2023: know the history and importance of this day

Being happy is the key to a healthy, successful, and good life. Being happy not only keeps the body healthy but also makes you feel relaxed from the inside. This day is celebrated every year on 20 March to remind the importance of being happy.

Being happy is a personal choice. A person finds happiness in people, things, activities, or even the smallest things in life. The world observes the International Day of Happiness on March 20 each year. The United Nations started celebrating this day in 2013, but the resolution for the same was passed on 12 July 2012. The resolution was initiated by Bhutan which highlighted the importance of national happiness.

International Day of Happiness History and Significance

In the 1970s, Bhutan initially prioritized the value of national happiness over national income. In the 66th General Assembly, Bhutan was recognized as a country that preferred to adopt the goal of national happiness over national product. In addition, the nation conducted a high-level conference titled “Happiness and Well-Being: Creating a New Economic Paradigm” throughout the session.

The United Nations launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, which included goals such as ending poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting our planet.

These three things were mainly focused on as the major aspect that led to the well-being and happiness of citizens around the world. International Day of Happiness is important because happiness is the most important thing in any person’s life.

The day we understand how vital happiness is, we become more productive and live longer. The United Nations also believes that the goal and aspiration of all people’s life should be like this.

Why is International Happiness Day celebrated?

The purpose behind celebrating International Happiness Day is that by celebrating this day, you can find new opportunities to bring happiness to life. It is believed that the society which is happy makes the most progress. The country which is the most prosperous also makes the most economic progress.

When is World Happiness Day celebrated?

International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on 20 March across the world. The United Nations started celebrating this day in 2013, but the resolution for the same was passed on 12 July 2012. The resolution was initiated by Bhutan which highlighted the importance of national happiness.

Who created Happiness Day?

The General Assembly of the United Nations, in its resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012, proclaimed 20 March as the International Day of Happiness in recognition of the relevance of happiness and well-being in the lives of human beings around the world and as universal goals and aspirations.

Why is happiness important?

Laughing solves all the problems of life and we get a new energy to live life openly. But in this run-of-the-mill life where we live amidst so much tension, pressure, and hatred, we often forget to smile. We forget how important it is to laugh and smile in life.

International Day of Happiness Theme 2023 -:

The theme of Happiness Day 2023 is Be Calm, Be Wise and Be Kind. Being patient and calm in every possible situation is the key to happiness and satisfaction. Being wise even in difficult situations leads to wise steps and success. Being kind to others’ needs, mistakes, and blunders will help them grow and make them feel better.

FAQs -:

Q. Why is International Happiness Day celebrated?

Ans -: The purpose behind celebrating International Happiness Day is that by celebrating this day, you can find new opportunities to bring happiness in life.

Q. When is World Happiness Day celebrated?

Ans -: International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on 20 March across the world.

Q. Who created Happiness Day?

Ans -: The General Assembly of the United Nations, in its resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012, proclaimed 20 March as the International Day of Happiness in recognition of the relevance of happiness and well-being in the lives of human beings around the world and as universal goals and aspirations.

Q. Why is happiness important?

Ans -: Happiness is important because laughing solves all the problems of life and we get a new energy to live life openly.

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International Day of Happiness 2023: know the history and importance of this day