1. How many hellos can you learn?

Grab your friends and challenge them to learn how to say "Hello" in 10 different languages. You’ll be surprised how fun it is to see who can say "Hola" or master the throaty sound of "Marhaba" in Arabic! This activity not only spreads joy but also enhances your linguistic skills and appreciation for different cultures.

2. Create a hello handshake

Handshakes are cool, but a hello handshake? Even cooler! Invent a secret handshake that includes a fun way to say hello without words. Maybe a fist bump, elbow tap, or even a foot shake? Get creative and share your unique handshakes on social media to inspire others.

3. Around the world

Get a world map and mark all the countries where you know how to say "Hello". You can use stickers, coloured pins, or markers. It’s a fun way to visualise how connected you are to the world and serves as a visual reminder of the diversity and vastness of our global community.

4. Greeting cards

Make DIY greeting cards with "Hello" in different languages and hand them out at school or around your community. It’s a great way to spread smiles and a bit of global culture with your friends, and it can brighten the day of someone who might really need a cheerful word.

5. The Hello Challenge

See how many strangers you and your friends can say hello to in one day. Keep a tally and share the results. Remember, the idea is to make someone’s day a little brighter and to show how a simple greeting can create a moment of connection between people.

6. Quiz your friends

Create a quiz for your friends where they match the "Hello" to the correct country. It’s a fun and educational way to test each other's knowledge of world languages and promotes a friendly competition among peers.

HOW IT BEGAN

World Hello Day was first observed on November 21, 1973, as a response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel during the Yom Kippur War. The day was created by Brian and Michael McCormack, two brothers who were university students at the time. They promoted the simple gesture of greeting others as a tangible expression of communication’s potential to preserve peace and lessen conflicts.

The McCormack brothers believed that clear, direct communication could resolve misunderstandings and prevent disputes. They encouraged people around the world to use the day as an opportunity to express their need for communication rather than conflict.

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