National Love People Day – September 30, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
People write songs about it or read poems inspired by it but do we really know what love is? That’s something to consider on National Love People Day, held annually on September 30. Many religions and non-religious spiritual practices center on the idea of giving love wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return. This day is dedicated to inspiring and supporting others with the power of unconditional love.
History of National Love People Day
National Love People Day was created by a church in Chicago, Illinois in 2017. The impetus behind the day was related to the group’s desire to reach out to other people to show them how much they are loved, valuing relationships, family, and love. With random acts of kindness, giving away cars to single moms and even performing home makeovers, the idea is sometimes taken to the extreme.
But National Love People Day doesn’t have to be extreme. It can also be enjoyed by participating in the little things in life that show love to everyone around. And the good news is that it doesn’t take a lot of time–it can often be done in just a few minutes, or even a few seconds!
Now it’s time to celebrate National Love People Day!
NATIONAL LOVE PEOPLE DAY TIMELINE
1500s
Chief Montezuma and Chocolate
Mexico’s legendary Chief Montezuma, believing chocolate to be an aphrodisiac, drinks 50 cups a day before consorting with the 600 women in his harem.
1792
Love and Tennis
The tennis scoring term for zero or “love” means “playing for love” or put another way, playing for nothing.
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1967
The Beatles Release An Iconic Love Song
The Beatles write “All You Need is Love,” a paean to the ideals of the Summer of Love, and release the song as a single.
1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Host a Bed-In
As a way to protest the Vietnam War and to highlight the need for peace, John and Yoko invite the press up to their hotel room to be interviewed while in bed during their honeymoon.
2017
Lifeline Church launches National Love People Day
Lifeline Church, based in Chicago, wants National Love People Day to bring the community together in the spirit of unconditional love and as a tribute to its founders, Pastors Reggie and London Royal.
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5 REASONS WHY LOVE IS A NECESSARY EVIL
It’s up and down
We’re not exactly sure who’s counting but scientists believe that people will encounter love seven times before they marry.
Sappho wrote about it
The Greek poetess, Sappho devoted verse to her famous female lovers on the island of Lesbos, from which we get the term “lesbian.”
Our engagement rings express it
We wear engagement rings on the fourth finger of the left hand because the Greeks referred to that finger as the “vein of love,” running directly to the heart.
Our wedding rings confirm it
Blame wedding rings on the ancient Egyptians who used a circle design indicating love as eternal along with of the sun and moon.
Sometimes we fall out of it
Married couples tend to divorce around year four but if they stay together; the next rough patch is year eight.
How to Celebrate National Love People Day
Leave a little note to say “I Love You”, give a faraway friend a call or post a sweet message on the wall of a family member to tell them that they are loved on National Love People Day! Try out some of these other ideas to join in on celebration of the day:
Perform Random Acts of Kindness
Help a person at the store to their car with their groceries, give someone at work a compliment, let someone cut in line in front of you, give up a seat on a crowded bus or subway, or leave a positive comment on a blog or online news article. Or “pay it forward” at the drive through by paying for the order of the person just behind. It’s fun to be creative and look for ways to love the people in the neighborhood.
Serve in the Local Community
One important part of National Love People Day is reaching out into the community in ways that might not be usual. Take advantage of the opportunities on this day to find a service project to help someone in need. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, help out at a homeless shelter, make a donation to a charity or sign up to read to the elderly at a nursing home. Communities always have tons of opportunities to show people they are loved, so get into the spirit of the day and help out a little!
Listen to Songs About Love
To get inspired on National Love People Day, create a playlist that includes songs about love, like some of these:
- Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson. By the King of Pop, this song is all about making a change in oneself in order to make the world a better place.
- One Tribe by Black Eyed Peas. This song encourages people to forget conflict and join hands in connection.
- What About Now by Daughtry. Encouraging the listener to act in the moment and show love.
