World Peace Day
About World Peace Day
When is World Peace Day? This holiday is always observed on November 17
World Peace Day encourages us to be kind to others and teach others to be peaceful. This November 17 holiday pursues the goal of peace everywhere. Throughout the history of the human race, long-lasting peace has been elusive. But, it is possible, and we should never stop working towards this goal.
The creator to this day, encourages us as individuals, to play a role in making the world a better place. The creator believes it starts with us. He suggests we teach our children and others, in ways to promote peace and avoid war. He also invites us to write to our county’s leadership about our support for peace and world harmony. Without peace, the consequences are tragic.
How to Celebrate World Peace Day
Here is how you can celebrate and enjoy today’s holiday:
Please do your part to promote peace on this day. If we all act on this issue, we theoretically could make war and strife obsolete.
- Then, support organizations that promote world peace.
Today's Quote
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” – – George Orwell
History and Origin of World Peace Day
World Peace Day appears to be a grassroots effort. It was started by Don Morris of Miami Florida. It started around 1997. You may also know Don as “Peace Guy”. That’s a pretty good alias!
This Day in History
Additionally, hjre are some things that happened on this day:
- The first ship sails through the Panama Canal. (1913)
- Although just 21 years old, Britany Spears becomes the youngest singer to get a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. (2003)
- Lorne Michaels, producer, “Saturday Night Live”, was born on this day in 1944.
Related Holidays
More November 17 Holidays
Besides World Peace Day, here are more November 17 holidays we’re sure you will enjoy.
Electronic Greeting Card Day – now who do you think created this day!?
More About Today
Famous November Birthdays – Find out who shares your birth date.
Recipe of the Day: Cabbage Au Gratin
Ecards Send a free Ecard for World Peace Day or just about any November calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to World Peace Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. November holidays are no exception. Consequently., at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
