National First Love Day
About National First Love
When is National First Love Day? This holiday is always observed on September 18
Remember when you looked at someone and got butterflies in your stomach? And, you couldn’t catch your breath? That first love, often at a young and tender age, is unforgettable. Today is National First Love Day. On this September 18 holiday, we pause to remember him or her, and the giddy feeling it gave us to see or be with them. Unless you married your first love, this is a bittersweet day. In addition to the joy of that first relationship, there is the sadness of a breakup. It’s okay to spend a few moments remembering it. Your mate had a first love, too.
Whether it was puppy love in grade school, or a romantic relationship at an older age, it’s an impactful and remarkable experience. It’s one you’ll never forget. Nor, should you. Often, it begins the process of identifying what you want and don’t want in a soul mate.
Let’s take a trip down Memory Lane. But how do you define first love? First, the relationship simply makes you feel good all over. Obviously, there is chemistry in the connection. However, at a young and tender ages, it might not result in a first kiss or a hug. And, it may be over as quickly as it began. But, the memory of those fond and tender days and moments last a lifetime.
Our Favorite Movie Line: In the 1946 Christmas movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life“, young Mary whispers into her young, first love’s ear: “George Bailey, I’m going to love you until the day I die!”
Songs for Today
There are countless songs of love and romance. We sing about seeking that someone special. We exercise our vocal cords over love found, enduring love, and love lost. And, we express our passion for someone in our music every day. Here are a select few that are perfect for National First Love Day:
Puppy Love – Written and sung by Paul Anka. (1960)
See You in September – Sung by the Happenings. (1966)
Silly Love Songs – Written by Paul and Linda McCartney. Sung by Paul McCartney and Wings. (1976)
We’ve Only Just Begun – Rated #414 on Top 500 All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. Sung by The Carpenters (1970)
You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White sang this song all the way to Number 2 on the U.S. Top Hits chart. It reached Number 1 in the United Kingdom. (1974)
National First Love Day Trivia and Fun Facts
Here are some National First Love Day trivia and fun facts:
We are certain that Adam and Eve were first loves in the garden of Eden. Rumor has it, they only had eyes for each other.
In 1597, Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet. It is the greatest and most tragic love story ever told.
88% of Americans marry for love. Most of the rest say “I Do” for money or power/position.
When you are attracted to someone, it triggers the “Fight or Flight” reaction. As a result, your heart beats faster.
The Guinness World Book of Records states Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher had the longest marriage at 86 years and 290 days. Herbert Fisher passed away in 2011.
How to Celebrate National First Love Day
There are so many ways to celebrate and enjoy National First Love Day. Here are just a few ideas to get you started on your way to a romantic day:
- If you are in between love interests, contact your first love and reminisce.
- If you are currently in a relationship, focus on him or her. Reminisce on how your relationship has blossomed.
- Write a romantic poem.
- Give red rose or chocolate candy to your current romantic interest.
- Go on a fun and exciting date. Be adventuresome and do something the two of you haven’t done before.
- Take your current love interest out to a romantic, candle-lit dinner. Order a nice bottle of wine.
- Watch a movie together. Don’t forget the popcorn.,
- Dance together.
Today's Quotes
“Men always want to be a woman’s first love – women like to be a man’s last romance.” – – Oscar Wilde
“Little Red Riding Hood was my first love. I felt that if I could have married Little Red Riding Hood, I should have known perfect bliss.” – – Charles Dickens
History and Origin of National First Love Day
Our research has not yet identified the creator of this holiday or why they created it. Our assumption is the author sought a reason to seek out his or her first love. And perhaps he hoped to rekindle the relationship.
National First Love Day began in 2015.
There is no known documentation confirming this to be a true “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
In addition to National First Love Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
President George Washington lays the cornerstone for the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (1793)
The television comedy “I Dream of Jeannie” premieres on NBC. (1965)
Singer and actor Frankie Avalon was born on this day in 1931.
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