National Good Neighbour Day
Don't just hope for a good neighbour, BE one on #NationalGoodNeighbourDay
It is a blessing to have a good neighbour but an even greater thing is being a good neighbour and that is why you should celebrate and acknowledge the importance of good neighbours on 28 September, which is National Good Neighbour Day.
The word neighbour comes from the Old English word neahgebur, where neah means near and gebur means inhabitant.
Good neighbours often become good friends who watch out for each other and are always prepared to lend a helping hand or give advice when asked. Neighbours are there when we need to borrow something, pick up our mail when on vacation, watch our homes or sometimes our children and pets, among other things.
National Good Neighbour Day was created by Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana in the early 1970s. The United States President, Jimmy Carter issued Proclamation 4601 in 1978. This Proclamation read as follows:
“As our Nation struggles to build friendship among peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern for others. For most of us this sense of community is nurtured and expressed in our neighbourhoods where we give each other an opportunity to share and feel part of a larger family. I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organisations to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
In 2003, National Good Neighbour Day was changed from the fourth Sunday in September to 28 September.
To celebrate today, you can do the following:
– Be nice to your neighbour – at home or elsewhere.
– If you don’t know your neighbours well, maybe today is your chance to go up to them and strike up a conversation.
– Bake some goodies and share them with your neighbours. Bring them to work for your work neighbours.
– Invite your neighbours to your home for a meal.
Use #GoodNeighbourDay to post on social media.
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