National Siblings Day is celebrated every year on April 10. Siblings Day aims to showcase the special bond between brother and sister. It is a day when we honour our brothers and sisters. This significant day celebrates the special and complex relationship between brothers and sisters.
It is one of the festivals in India. The country celebrates the festival of Siblings in the form of Raksha Bandhan. The festival of Raksha Bandhan comes around on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, which typically falls in August.
Who is Claudia Evart?
A U.S. citizen named Claudia Evart established Siblings Day in memory of her brother and sister, who both passed away at a young age. She chose to commemorate her late sister, Lisette, whose birthday falls on April 10. Evart began celebrating Siblings Day to honour the special bond between siblings. In 1997, she founded the Siblings Day Foundation.
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About National Siblings Day
National Siblings Day is celebrated in the United States and is now gaining recognition in other parts of the world. Although it is not an official holiday, the Siblings Organization is working to make this special day federally recognised. National Siblings Day has been celebrated in 49 American states since 1938, but it is still not recognized at the federal level in the United States.
Importance of Siblings in Family
Siblings are an important part of family relationships and play a multifaceted role in family dynamics. They often serve as companions, role models, and more, influencing each other’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. This special bond provides support throughout life.
