Global Forgiveness Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 16, 2022
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Where is Global Forgiveness Day celebrated?

Global Forgiveness Day is observed in the United States of America and Canada.

Who is Global Forgiveness Day ​celebrated by?

Conscientious Canadians and Americans celebrate this special day.

When did Global Forgiveness Day ​first start?

Global Forgiveness Day was first celebrated in the year 1994.

Who started Global Forgiveness Day?

Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors (CECA) founded Global Forgiveness Day in 1994.

History And Timelines

The history includes the foundation of the day in 1994 to promote the idea of forgiveness and the act of how to forgive people. Scientists believed this act helped people let go of their negative and hurt feelings.

Traditions And Customs

Traditions include people praying and asking for forgiveness. The day signifies the act of forgiveness offered to other people to resolve negative situations.

People watch movies on forgiveness to have a positive outlook on life and inculcate the energy to forgive others.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Global Forgiveness Day

People usually perform the act to forget and forgive. First and foremost, they practice the art of forgiving themselves and then find peace. Followed by this, they are seen to forgive people for getting rid of feelings like anger and hurt.

This day is considered to be an excellent day to mend things. So people are seen to resolve old fights to create a positive feeling and environment. The day is observed by people to bring happiness and joy into their lives.

Facts And Stats

The Japanese fighter pilot who was forgiven in 1962 in the first recorded act of forgiveness gifted the people of the Brookings town a 400-year sword as an act of friendship.

  • A survey by Fetzer Institute showed that 65% of Americans claimed to be forgiven in their personal lives. Pass on this deed on Global Forgiveness Day.
  • Around 60% of the Americans claimed to have forgiven themselves for their past mistakes.
  • 52 % of the Americans said they could forgive people who have wronged them. This day is to spread awareness of the healing power of forgiveness.

First Recorded Act Of Forgiveness 

A town in Oregon named Brookings forgives a fighter pilot who tried to kill them with a bomb in World War. II This act is considered the first public forgiveness that took place in history. 

1962

Forgiveness Offered By Pope

Pope John Paul II faced an attempt of assassination on himself by a young man. In 1981 he appeared in public and offered forgiveness to the person who tried to kill him.

1981

People Accepting The Idea Of Forgiveness

Research of 1988 showed that around 94% of the people considered forgiveness to get rid of feelings of anger and anxiety issues. 

1988

Establishment Of Global Forgiveness Day

In 1994, the day was established in the name of National Forgiveness Day. Later the name of the day was changed to Global Forgiveness Day.

1994

Scientists Discovered Facts Related To Forgiving People

Several projects show evidence of curing issues by forgiving. People who adapted the act of forgiveness could get rid of anger issues and guilt issues earlier than the rest. 

2020

What is the significance of Global Forgiveness Day?

The day signifies the importance of forgiving and setting this positively and correctly. 

What are the seven steps to forgiveness?

The seven steps to forgiveness start with acknowledging then considering how the pain affected us, followed by accepting. Acceptance is followed by determination and then repairing the wound. Once we have rectified the situation or relationship, we must learn and forgive. 

How do you truly forgive someone?

We must follow the seven steps of forgiveness to truly and completely forgive someone. 

Why do we celebrate this day?

We celebrate this day to appreciate the art of forgiving and get rid of negative emotions that we must experience at some point in our lives. 

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, July 06, 2020
  • Tuesday, July 06, 2021
  • Wednesday, July 06, 2022
  • Thursday, July 06, 2023
  • Saturday, July 06, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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