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Anosmia Awareness Day, on February 27th, is a day to help people understand a condition called anosmia. Anosmia means you can't smell anything. Just like with taste and sight, smell is an important sense that helps us enjoy things like food and flowers. Some people can't smell because of illness, injury, or they were born that way. This day is about learning how anosmia affects people's lives and finding ways to support them. It's also a chance to help raise awareness so that doctors can find better treatments in the future.
How to celebrate Anosmia Awareness Day?
On Anosmia Awareness Day, start by tasting different foods with your eyes closed, focusing on textures and flavors. Play a guessing game with family using scented items like candles or fruits. Share facts about anosmia with friends and discuss how it feels to lack smell. Create colorful drawings representing different scents and give them fun names. Write a thank you note to your nose for working hard every day. Make a mask with no nose and take funny photos. Lastly, try cooking a recipe together, enjoying the process, and sharing the meal with loved ones, appreciating other senses.
Where Anosmia Awareness Day is celebrated?
- - International
