Buying GuideCelebrate Your Friendships With Gifts and Savings on International Day of Friendship Day

In this blog, we will tell you:

• What the International Day of Friendship is and the benefits of having friends
• What gifts to get for you friends
• What gifts children can get and the activities they can do

What is the International Day of Friendship?

Held every year on the 30th of July, the International Day of Friendship was created by the UN General Assembly in 2011. This was declared to promote friendship among people across all countries, cultures and backgrounds. Before that, Friendship Day was an event founded in the 1920s as a way to sell greeting cards but at the time, it was not received well. Throughout the years, different countries have had different days to celebrate friendship but the meaning and value behind it has not changed.

Benefits of Friendship

Life without friends can be a bit dull and no matter what your age is, forming connections and friendships is important. Here are some of the benefits of having close and meaningful friendships:

• Reduce loneliness and stress
• Provide emotional support
• Encourage healthy behaviour
• Help improve your self-confidence
• Provide a sense of community belonging

The Perfect Gifts for Your Friends

As you are reflecting on your friendships, you will remember all the fun and exciting moments you had with your friends, and how they have special personalities. When you’re looking for gifts for your friends, you want the gifts to show that you know them and what they love. Here are some gift ideas for your close friends: 

Books

Books are gifts that can be cherished for years to come, especially if the person receiving the gift is a bookworm. For the International Day of Friendship, you can buy books about friendship or books that you know your friend has had their eyes on for a long time.

Foyles is a well-known independent bookshop that has a wide selection of books across various genres. You can shop at one of the physical stores across London or online. When shopping online, a Foyles promo code can help you save on a novel or two.

World of Books is an affordable secondhand bookshop. There are millions of books to choose from and you can also find popular books that your friend will be happy to have. World of Books always has great deals on books and you can save more when you use a World of Books discount code.

We have more Books & Magazines discount codes that can save you money on comic books, magazines, textbooks and more.

Jewellery and Watches

Jewellery and watches can be gifted for any occasion and to celebrate your friendship, you can surprise your friend with matching jewellery or watches. These items can be on the expensive side but we have Watches & Jewellery discount codes to cut down the cost.

Matching charm bracelets, necklaces and friendship rings are some of the best friendship gifts that you can get and Pandora is the place to shop from. You can shop and save on Pandora friendship charms, Marvel and Disney-themed jewellery and charms and jewellery gift sets when you use a Pandora discount code.

For durable and high-quality watches, Casio is a go-to brand for customers around the world. Shop for watches by colour and discover a variety of collections, from the Casio Vintage collection to the G-Shock. Whether you choose to buy one or more watches, remember to use a Casio discount code to save.

Flowers

A classic gift that will never go out of style, flowers can be gifted for any and every occasion. The meaning of a bouquet of flowers depends on the type of flower and its colour. Yellow roses are the best flowers to give a friend as they symbolise happiness, friendship, new beginnings and reconnection, making them perfect for both new and old friends.

Waitrose Florist has a variety of flowers and plants for all of life’s occasions. You can shop for roses, sunflowers, lilies, orchids and mixed bouquets that can be delivered the next day. To make the gift more special, you can also add chocolates. You can find great deals on their website and use a Waitrose Florist discount code for extra savings on flowers or delivery.

Children’s Personalised Gifts for Friends

Friendships play an important role in children’s lives and development. Giving and receiving gifts is exciting for children and for International Day of Friendship, you can help and encourage your children to pick out all kinds of gifts, including personalised gifts for friends.

As mentioned above, books are great gifts and the same applies to children’s gifts. From comic books to personalised books that include a child’s name, a book can be both fun and educational. You can read more on buying children’s books in our International Children’s Book Day: Saving On Books for Children And How To Encourage Reading post.

Since a large part of children’s day-to-day consists of playing, toys are the best gifts. LEGO is a household name and is loved by children and adults around the world. Providing more than just colourful building blocks, LEGO has different theme sets from Harry Potter and Jurassic World to Disney Princesses and Minions. For a personalised LEGO set, you can go for the Mosaic Maker. All you would have to do is upload a picture to create a mosaic. This would be a fun gift for children as they would be building a LEGO portrait of themselves. You can save on LEGO purchases with LEGO discount codes. For more savings on children’s toys and products, you can browse our Kids, Babies & Toys discount codes.

Fun Activities for Children

There are fun activities that you can plan for your children and their friends. For International Day of Friendship, you can organise activities for children that will encourage teamwork and friendship including:

• Making friendship cards
• Make friendship bracelets
• Make a friendship photo book
• Have a scavenger hunt
• Write letters and poems about friendship
• Read books about friendship
• Have a picnic

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From personalised gifts for friends to matching gifts, there are many ways to show your friends that you love and appreciate them. You can check out our Gifts & Occasions discount codes for deals to save on gifts for your friends for International Day of Friendship. Remember to visit Love Discount Vouchers and subscribe to our newsletter to have the latest offers sent to your inbox.