Great American Smokeout 2023 – Thursday, November 16! We all know smoking is a bad habit. Despite this common knowledge, many people around the world are addicted to smoking. Quitting smoking is not an easy job, we admit. Lots of patience, hardcore commitment, and an effective plan need to be adopted to quit smoking. This is a perilous journey but its rewards are worth the effort. If you are a smoker and want to quit- you would be glad to know about the Great American Smokeout Day.
It’s a socially engineered day for the betterment of smokers. The daily challenges and encourages people to give up smoking for a whole day on the third Thursday of November. The ultimate purpose is to encourage smokers to give up smoking ultimately. If you are a smoker, this day is the perfect scope for you to take the first step towards quitting smoking forever. It is hosted by the American Cancer Society.
When is the National Great American Smokeout 2023 USA?
Great American Smokeout is celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of each November. This year the Great American Smokeout 2023 falls on November 16.
History of Great American Smokeout:
The origin of Great American Smokeout happened due to an event organized in Randolph, Massachusetts in 1970. Arthur P. Mullaney, a high school guidance counselor helped people to start a life-transforming journey. He asked them to stop smoking for a full day and donate the cigarette money to the high school scholarship fund.
Years down the lane of 1974, Lynn R. Smith who was a newspaper editor prompted the state of Minnesota’s first D-Day or Don’t Smoke Day. The spark of the idea got caught on the radar of California Division’s American Cancer Society. They were able to gather 1 million people to quit smoking during the day of 18th November in 1976. It is now considered as the first official Great American Smokeout. Later in the year 1977- the American Cancer Society lead the frontier by taking the event across every state of the country.
This has revolutionary significance since people’s perception regarding the public view of tobacco advertising and usage changed dramatically. All thanks to the inception of the event- the chain reaction prompted many public and working places to create smoking-free zones for people who are trying to quit smoking as well as for non-smokers.
How to Celebrate Great American Smokeout 2023?
- Find out you’re why
The first step to quitting smoking would be to find out why you started in the first place and now why you should give up. If the why resonates strongly within your core, you would find quitting more bearable with a lesser chance of relapse.
- Create a plan & stay committed
The next step would be to create a plan for how you are going to quit smoking and make sure that you remain absolutely loyal to the plan despite all the seductions represented by cigarettes.
- Nurture a non-smoking triggering environment
It’s important that you maintain an environment that wouldn’t trigger your relapse button for smoking. Remove everything smoking-related from your life and if needed try to stay away from your smoker friends. It would be even better if you can influence your friend to give- up smoking with you by taking this event day as a cue.
Why did we love to celebrate Great American Smokeout Day?
We don’t see any reason as to why we shouldn’t celebrate it. It is for a great cause, it helps to quit in the short and long term makes them aware of the potential damages, and provides them with resources to quit. We are always with this life-changing event.
Great American Smokeout Dates:
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 18 | Thursday |
| 2022 | November 17 | Thursday |
| 2023 | November 16 | Thursday |
| 2024 | November 21 | Thursday |
| 2025 | November 20 | Thursday |
Happy National Great American Smokeout Day 2023 Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Images, Memes, Gif, Captions & Status:
“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.”
― Mark Twain
“Why do you have a cigarette lighter in your glove compartment?” her husband, Jack, asked her. “I’m bored with knitting. I’ve taken up arson”
― Audrey Niffenegger
“Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.”
― Brooke Shields
“Warm wishes on Great American Smokeout to you. Always remember what you are doing to your health, every time you pick a cigarette. “
“Smoking is not just harmful to your own health but it is equally harmful to your loved ones and their lives. Happy Great American Smokeout.”
“Great American Smokeout reminds us all that there is nothing cool about smoking and therefore, we must give up this bad habit that destroys us each day.”
“With smoking, you can only leave your future generations with an unhealthy environment to live in. Quick smoking on Great American Smokeout.”
Happy National Great American Smokeout Day Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 18 | Thursday |
| 2022 | November 17 | Thursday |
| 2023 | November 16 | Thursday |
| 2024 | November 21 | Thursday |
| 2025 | November 20 | Thursday |
Conclusion
The Great American Smokeout is the perfect cue for people from all backgrounds, races, and countries to be motivated to quit smoking. So, let’s celebrate the day like it was created to and share the love by putting the hashtag #GreatAmericanSmokeout on social media – who knows it might help someone to quit this life-threatening habit.
General Disclaimer: Every year, the United States celebrates over 1,600 National Days. So, Don’t miss a single Celebration Day. Chill, Enjoy, and Celebrate Every Day with National Day Time!
