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Get ready to celebrate the unique bond between twins and multiples on National For Twelves Day on April 12! This day was created to honor the amazing connection and shared experiences of those who were born as part of a multiple birth. Whether you're a twin, triplet, or even quadruplet, this is the perfect time to celebrate your special relationship with your siblings. And if you're not a multiple yourself, this is still a great opportunity to appreciate and learn about the fascinating world of multiples. So let's raise our glasses (or perhaps matching outfits) to all the twelves out there on this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early recognition of multiples</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1800s, communities begin to acknowledge the special connection between twins and multiples, forming the primitive foundation of National For Twelves Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Forerunner to National For Twelves Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Twins Day Festival starts in Twinsburg, Ohio, an event honoring twin siblings which later influences the formation of National Twelves Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increase in multiple births</div><div class='timeline-text'>The rate of multiple births begins to increase due to advancements in fertility treatments, boosting public awareness and celebration of twins and multiples.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration goes international</div><div class='timeline-text'>Multiple birth celebrations spread beyond the US, with events such as Japan’s annual Futago Festival gaining worldwide attention.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Twelves Online Community</div><div class='timeline-text'>Online communities for twins and multiples grow, allowing for the sharing of experiences, advice, and celebrations, bolstering the spirit of National For Twelves Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National For Twelves Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National For Twelves Day is celebrated on April 12, promoting the bond between twins and multiples and the unique experiences they share.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a dozen of your favorite treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get in the kitchen and whip up a batch of your favorite treats, but make sure you make enough for twelve people! Whether it's cookies, cupcakes, or brownies, everyone will love indulging in this sweet celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a potluck with twelve dishes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over for a potluck where each person brings a dish to share. The twist? Everyone has to bring twelve servings of their dish! This will lead to a delicious and diverse meal that everyone can enjoy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a scavenger hunt with twelve clues</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and come up with twelve fun clues for a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood or city. You can even make it themed around the number twelve, such as finding twelve red objects or taking twelve selfies at different landmarks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch twelve of your favorite movies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family and have a movie marathon featuring twelve of your favorite films. Make it even more fun by creating a movie-themed snack bar with twelve different snacks to choose from.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a twelve-mile hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get outside and challenge yourself to a twelve-mile hike. You can even make it a group activity and have everyone bring twelve pieces of nature they find along the way to create a unique souvenir at the end.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to celebrate with friends and family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National For Twelves Day is all about gathering around the table and enjoying a meal with your loved ones. It's the perfect excuse to plan a get-together and spend quality time with friends and family over a delicious meal.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a time to try new recipes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National For Twelves Day, you can get creative in the kitchen and try out new recipes that you've been wanting to test out. Whether it's a fancy dish or a family favorite, this holiday gives you the opportunity to explore and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to appreciate the diversity of food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National For Twelves Day celebrates the idea of sharing food and coming together with different dishes from various cultures and backgrounds. It's a reminder to embrace diversity and appreciate the different cuisines that make our world so rich and flavorful.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Twins Can Have Different Fathers</h3><p class='facts-content'>A rare phenomenon known as heteropaternal superfecundation can occur, where twins can have different fathers if two eggs from the same mother get fertilized by sperm from two different men within a short time period.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Twins Can Have Their Own Language</h3><p class='facts-content'>In rare instances, twins can develop their own 'secret language', also known as cryptophasia. This language is typically exclusive to the two siblings.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fingerprints are not identical in twins</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even identical twins do not have identical fingerprints. While their DNA may be the same, environmental factors influence the formation of fingerprints, making them unique.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Twin birth rate is on the rise</h3><p class='facts-content'>The increase in medically assisted reproduction techniques like IVF has led to a rise in twin birth rates over the past decades globally.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Twins Can Feel Each Other’s Pain</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some twins report having experiences that suggest a psychic connection, with instances of feeling the other's physical or emotional pain even when separated.</p></div></div>
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