World Laughter Day

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2022 Date	May 1, 2022
2023 Date	May 7, 2023

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World Laughter Day in 2022

Sunday, May 1

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World Laughter Day History

World Laughter Day seeks to encourage laughter around the world. This day views laughter as a universal language that can help connect people from different countries and cultures. According to laughteryoga.org, when you laugh, you undergo a positive change. This change affects you within and it can be used to help change the world around you. By sharing in the joy that comes from laughter, this day aims to create a worldwide community of people who believe in love, kindness, and compassion.

World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Laughter Yoga founder Dr. Madan Kataria. It is observed annually on the first Sunday of May.

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Good morning. Happy May Day. Stay weather aware. It’s International Workers Day, School Principals’ Day, Lemonade Day, Couple Appreciation Day, Frequent Flyer Day, Chocolate Parfait Day and World Laughter Day. Enjoy your day. Laugh. You are loved and we are definitely Blessed. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/erk8drtZ3b
— Bill Wheeler (@wjwheeler54) May 1, 2022

Since it's World Laughter Day, I'm sharing a favorite set of photos of Allen & me from 2017. He's such a goof that keeps me laughing! 😊 https://t.co/gVJbaubDSF
— Lori Foster (@LoriLFoster) May 1, 2022

Today is World Laughter Day and the beginning of Mental Health awareness month. This man, Jared Padalecki has done so much for mental health and raising awareness. Thank you Jared and keep laughing. https://t.co/GHT9RUCHCT
— Sew-Geek (@sew_geek) May 2, 2022

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World Laughter Day Facts

Laughter has many health benefits. Laughter can help relax the body, boost the immune system, trigger the release of endorphins, diffuse anger, and it may even possibly help you live longer.
Wesley Parsons, a farmer from Laurel, Indiana literally died from laughter. After almost an hour of laughing at a joke, he started to hiccup and hours later died from exhaustion.

World Laughter Day Top Events and Things to Do

Laugh and laugh some more. Try to force laughter to bring about real laughter.
Attend the World Laughter Day Celebration by Laughter Yoga International in New Jersey and enjoy laughing with others. There is music and snacks too.
Arrange for a group laughter session with a leader of one of the many laughter clubs. If you are an employer, it can serve as good therapy for your employees.
Watch a funny movie or show. This list by filmsite.org has something for everyone.