Funny holidays - Humorous Day

Humor saves people from despondency in the most hopeless situations It’s not for nothing that laughter is considered the cure for all diseases Jokes and self-irony help to see the bright side of life, which is present even when dark clouds have gathered over a person Watching comedies, humorous programs and performances by stand-up comedians, retelling jokes or funny incidents are timed to coincide with an unusual holiday - Joke Day, which is celebrated on April 19 When a person laughs, he relieves physical tension from the muscles of the whole body Laughter improves the health of the cardiovascular system and lowers blood pressure, helping the body produce endorphins These chemical compounds are natural analgesics that reduce pain and improve mood In addition, laughter causes the production of oxytocin, a hormone that helps reduce anxiety and stress Laughter and fun strengthen the immune system, making a person immune to disease A funny holiday - Joking Day - is designed to launch these and other positive processes in the body According to one version, Humorous Day owes its appearance to the director of the Institute of Humor, Carmelo Larry Wild, who declared April the month of humor in 1976 It begins with the famous April Fools' Day, during which it is customary to laugh and prank relatives, friends and acquaintances It is celebrated in many countries of the world, including Russia And on April 19, Joking Day is celebrated - an excellent occasion to show your wit: come up with a couple of puns or tell jokes to loved ones Poor souls who have no sense of humor should not despair, as they can learn it German Eva Ullmann, who opened an unusual university in Leipzig in 2005, is convinced of this The Institute of Humor encourages people to become more relaxed and learn to laugh at themselves His students become more at ease when interacting with each other, introducing themselves and talking about their areas of expertise in a humorous manner Seminars and role-playing games are held in groups of 17 people, in which participants develop a useful sense of humor The only disadvantage of frequent laughter is the expression wrinkles that appear in the corners of the lips and eyes But it is from them, like from a map, that one can “read” a person, concluding that he is always ready to enjoy life and is inclined to optimism A sense of humor helps interlocutors create a relaxed atmosphere during communication, make it easier to perceive critical remarks, and respond more quickly to emergency situations in their personal lives and at work Get into the healthy habit of celebrating April 19 and Joke Day every year - bring a touch of joy and fun into your life, getting in a positive mood!