To Be a Child Again!!!

Today, Children's Day is being celebrated in India. It marks the day of birth of the first Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Chacha Nehru, as he was popularly called by children, doted on the little ones! Thus, it came to be that his birthday was declared to be Children's Day!!!

What is surprising is the fact that all around the world, a particular day has been reserved for children; for celebrating the joy that each child is!!! While in India, it is the 14th of November, in Argentina, it is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month of August! While, in Brazil, Children's Day falls on the 12th of October.

There is also something called "International Children's Day", which is usually celebrated on the 1st of June, although, not always. Many countries accept this date to signify Children's Day; a case in point being Germany and China.

Additionally, UNESCO celebrates Universal Children's Day on the 20th of November. This day signifies the promotion of the welfare of all the children inhabiting this world!

Here are the dates on which Children's Day is celebrated in some countries:

Japan - 5th of May
Mexico - 30th of April
Nigeria - 27th of May
Paraguay - 16th of August
South Korea - 5th of May
Singapore - 1st of October
Sri Lanka - 1st of October
Taiwan - 4th of April
Turkey - 23rd of April

So, if you do know any children residing in these parts of the world, do wish them on their special day!!!

Children's Day is, in most countries, marked by numerous celebrations in schools and other educational institutions. When I was in school, this day was one of the most eagerly awaited days of the year! Our teachers would perform these little skits for us, and sing and dance their way into our hearts! Of course, we repayed the gesture by singing and dancing for them on Teacher's Day (celebrated on the 5th of September in India)!!! After the performance by the teachers, we would be handed out lovely goodies and other treats, all of which are guaranteed to bring a smile on any child's face! However, the most fascinating aspect of this day, was most certainly the fact that no classes were held! A day full of fun, frolic, candies, songs and dances; what more could a little mind crave for!?! Bliss in its most perfect form!!!

Amid the chaos all around,
Two, tiny feet make their way,
Of destruction and doom, the growing mound,
Deters not the tiny feet, nay, nay!!!

Is this the world, to them, we leave?
A world where wars and sorrows abound!
Through muck and dirt, the feet do weave,
Yet, not a word, nor makes a sound!!!

Innocent faces, heartwarming smiles,
Wonders, can a child's touch do,
Lets live in love, unite the warring miles,
Give them something to smile about too!!!

Make every day a day to behold,
Let not the tiny feet walk in dirt anymore,
With love and joy, we'll each child, mould,
Every day, Children's Day, at its core!!!

Fill their lives with peace and joy,
Of hope and happiness, open the door,
For every little girl, and every little boy,
Aah! To be a child once more!!!

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