Funny holidays - International Moment of Laughter Day

International Sudden Laughter Day is held annually on April 14th It is more common in European countries and the USA than in Russia Comedian performances and other entertainment events take place there on this day Many of them are free and held in the open air so that everyone can attend, not just those who bought a ticket Entertainment programs, comedy series and films are broadcast on television The holiday is intended to remind us how important laughter is in a person’s life This is an evolutionarily determined way to reduce anxiety and resist stress, an involuntary reaction to tickling or humor, and less often - a consequence of nervous tension It is expressed in the contraction of facial muscles and parts of the respiratory apparatus, accompanied by characteristic sounds According to scientists, it was the ability to laugh that helped our distant ancestors survive in difficult conditions Laughter has the following effect on the human body:• relieves stress, eliminates depressive states provoked by it;• increases self-confidence and inspires optimism, reduces resistance to change;• helps to reduce excess weight;• has a positive effect on creativity;• activates the limbic system of the brain, regulating and coordinating the work of both hemispheres; • increases the ability to solve problems of varying degrees of complexity; • restores respiratory function; • normalizes blood pressure Laughter benefits not only your health, but also your social life, and it lifts the mood of both the person who laughs and those around you It has been proven that sharing laughter promotes team unity People who often joke themselves and laugh at other people's jokes usually do not have problems with communication and have many fans, good acquaintances and friends Therefore, you should not be afraid to laugh openly - this will attract other people to you After all, this is one of the ways to communicate In our culture, we tend to be wary of having fun for no apparent reason It's time to change this, learn to enjoy the little things On a day of sudden laughter, try to find reasons for joy and a positive approach to life A good way to celebrate would be:• watching your favorite comedies (with friends, your significant other, family or even alone);• reading jokes, funny stories;• attending a comedy show or a performance by a popular comedian