Are you feeling generous today? Are you feeling an overwhelming urge to help anyone with some task? Then act upon that urge so they can pay it forward. Today's holiday is all bout helping our Neighbors (whether they be next door or simply being neighbors of Life) by assisting with some work or simply saying "Hi, you are awesome." Kindness is something that we all wish to experience but it must be given before it can be received.

While it is unclear when today's holiday originated, New Zealand has been celebrating this holiday on September 1 since 2004. So why are we celebrating today's holiday on February 17th? That is a great question. Perhaps you may be the one who uncovers this mystery through deep investigation and find the answer to this riddle. Heck, make that your contribution to today's holiday. Be known as the person who solved the origin story.

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If you want to learn more about today's holiday and other ways to celebrate, click here. If you want a good idea of what paying it forward is, then you need to check out a movie called "Pay It Forward." This is a great film starring Haley Joel Osment, Kevin Spacey, and Helen Hunt. Just be ready for a roller coast of emotions with this particular film.

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