Tell The Truth Day
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Where is Tell The Truth Day celebrated?
Tell The Truth Day is celebrated all over the US.
Who is Tell The Truth Day celebrated by?
Tell The Truth Day is celebrated by the people who believe in being honest people and believe in telling the truth.
When did Tell The Truth Day first start?
It is unclear when the day was first celebrated. However, it has been observed on July 7 for the past couple of years.
Who started Tell The Truth Day?
The founder of the Tell The Truth Day is unknown.
History And Timeline
Tell the Truth Day's history is obscure. There is no information about the origin and the founder of the day. However, as lying could be a psychological issue too, here are some important events related to it.
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas was a 13th CE Catholic philosopher who categorized the different types of lying.
1224/6Lying Machine
A Californian police officer invented the lying machine that detects the changes in blood pressure which helped them to catch lies.
1921Bobby Jones' Sportsmanship
A golf professional Bobby Jones confessed publicly that he accidentally moved the ball which was highly appreciated by his peers.
1925Pinocchio
Disney made the famous character of the boy whose nose grows longer every time he lies and he eventually starts telling the truth.
1940Traditions And Customs
In many world religions, lying is condemned. The person who lies is regarded as untrustworthy while those who speak the truth are considered virtuous and people think highly of them.
There is not any specific tradition that is meant to be observed on this day. Speak the truth all day and give others the message of not telling lies.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Tell The Truth Day
Confess to your family members your true feelings and any little white lies that you may have told. Take a famous lying test and the person who told the most lies should host a party and pay for the dinner. Share about this day of honesty on social media.
Facts And Stats
Tell The Truth Day is often confused with National Honesty Day. The latter Day is celebrated in late April.
A similar day to Tell The Truth Day is also celebrated on April 2 to make up for the prank and lies told on the previous day that is ‘April Fools Day.'
Tell The Truth Day is dedicated to telling the truth.
Is there such a thing as an acceptable lie?
It is said that telling a little white lie is acceptable as long as it is not hurting anyone.
Is telling the truth important?
Yes, it is important to tell the truth as it avoids misunderstandings.
Is consistently telling the truth being honest?
Yes, those who consistently tell the truth are honest people.
Who encouraged the celebration of Tell The Truth Day?
It is not clear who started Tell The Truth Day.
Why are some people excited about Tell The Truth Day?
Some people are excited about listening to the truth while some feel relieved after confessing a lie on this day.
How can celebrating Tell The Truth Day rejuvenate you?
A lie feels like having a weight on our chest, while telling the truth gives us a sense of freedom, hence celebrating this day may feel rejuvenating.
How is Tell The Truth Day different from Tell a Lie Day?
The main way to celebrate Tell The Truth Day is to tell the truth and be honest with others, while it's the opposite on Tell a Lie Day. Tell a Lie Day which is celebrated on April 4 gives us permission to lie, within reason.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, July 07, 2020
- Wednesday, July 07, 2021
- Thursday, July 07, 2022
- Friday, July 07, 2023
- Sunday, July 07, 2024
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