Live Long and Prosper Day 2023: Live Long and Prosper Day is celebrated annually on March 26, which is the birthday of Leonard Nimoy, the man who inspired the holiday. Live Long and Prosper, or L.L.A.P., is a Vulcan blessing created by Leonard Nimoy, who portrayed Spock in the “Star Trek” series.
HISTORY OF LIVE LONG AND PROSPER DAY
The purpose of Live Long and Prosper Day is to do whatever makes you feel healthier and more prosperous. Captain Spock, the first officer from the 1960s television series “Star Trek,” is credited with coining the term.
In the television series, Captain Spock was a half-Vulcan, half-human Science Officer aboard the Starship Enterprise. He created the Vulcan salute representing the phrase “Live Long and Prosper,” which debuted in the second season episode “Amok Time.”
The Vulcan Salute is performed by raising a hand with the palm facing outward, extending the thumb, and separating the middle and ring fingers. It is derived from a Jewish priestly blessing gesture and has become the universal sign for “Long life and prosperity.” Peace and long life is the proper response to the salute, though it is sometimes said first, with “live long and prosper” as the reply.
Leonard Nimoy was born in 1931 and was a brilliant actor who played Captain Spock for nearly half a century, earning him numerous awards, a spot on “TV Guide’s” list of the 50 Best Characters, and millions of fans. After concluding that Vulcans were a hand-oriented people, he devised the Vulcan salute.
The salute became so popular that its emoji was added to version seven of the Unicode Standard in June 2014. The White House also mentioned the Vulcan salute in its statement on Leonard Nimoy’s demise, and the next day, NASA astronaut Terry W. Virts tweeted a photo from the International Space Station depicting the salute as they flew over Nimoy’s hometown.
Leonard Nimoy passed away in 2015 at the age of 84, and Live Long and Prosper Day was created by Matt McCarthy.
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LIVE LONG AND PROSPER DAY ACTIVITIES
A healthier diet
Changing your diet drastically improves your health and ultimately extends your life span. Make a commitment to begin eating healthier immediately. You can begin by consuming more raw fruits and vegetables.
Exercise more
Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine is another method to improve your health. There are many varieties of exercise. Whether you’re jogging, hoisting weights, or practicing yoga, you should remain active to improve your overall health.
Engage in a passion
Do you appreciate reading and possibly writing novels? Today will be ideal for engaging in any of your interests. Hobbies can lead to a sense of fulfillment and prosperity. Therefore, make the most of the day by engaging in whatever brings your spirit and mind joy.
5 FACTS ABOUT “STAR TREK” THAT WOULD SURPRISE YOU
She was the original Number One.
In the original pilot, Majel Barrett was Kirk’s first officer, but test audiences disliked the idea and felt she was too aggressive.
Eddie Murphy passed down a role
Murphy was offered a contract to star in a “Star Trek” film by Paramount, but he rejected their ideas.
Scotty invented the Klingon tongue.
James Doohan created the language’s grammar and vocabulary, and linguist Mark Okrand completed it.
Zachary Quinto was unable to perform the Vulcan salute.
Off-camera, Quinto was required to position his fingers correctly, and in extended scenes, his fingers were superglued together.
Spock’s original skin color was crimson.
Although Spock’s skin has a faint green tint, the original intention was to give him red skin. However, due to the prevalence of black-and-white televisions, this plan was unable to take flight.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | March 26 | Sunday |
| 2024 | March 26 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | March 26 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | March 26 | Thursday |
| 2027 | March 26 | Friday |
