Friendship Day: Why was Friendship Day special in the 90s? From the band to the handmade card, everything was special

Friendship Day 2026: In the era of social media, we send friendship wishes to all our friends together by making a post, but this was not the case in the 90s. In that era, there were no things like Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, nor was there any custom of online gifts. Despite this, excitement remained on Friendship Day.

Friendship bands, handmade greeting cards and time spent with friends were enough to make this day special.

Friendship Band had a different craze

During the 90’s, on this special day of friendship, the markets used to be decorated with colorful friendship bands. School and college students used to buy special bands for their friends. Many people also made bands from colorful threads and tied them on the wrist of their best friend. At that time it used to be a symbol of friendship.

Used to express one’s thoughts through greeting cards.

At that time, unlike today, merely wishing by writing Happy Friendship Day was not considered enough. People used to make handmade cards for their friends or buy greeting cards and write their heartfelt feelings on them. Many times people kept these cards for years.

meeting was the biggest gift

At that time there were no smartphones and social media, so friends used to meet to celebrate this day of friendship. The biggest celebration was to spend time together in the park, canteen or any favorite place. Conversation, laughter and old memories were the capital of this day, which can be remembered even today and make one laugh.

Less photos, more memories

In the 90s, every moment was not captured on camera. Getting a photo taken could also be a special occasion. Therefore, the most special memories of Friendship Day were not in the pictures, but in the hearts of the people.

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Used to express affection with small gifts

Friends used to give each other chocolates, key chains, pens, diaries or small gifts. What mattered was not their value, but the love and affection hidden behind them.

Social media changed the meaning of friendship

Today Instagram story, Facebook post, reel and WhatsApp status are posted on Friendship Day. The digital world may have made it easier to wish good wishes, but many people believe in celebrating together.