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Show your appreciation for the short girls in your life on National Short Girl Appreciation Day on December 21! This special day was created to celebrate and honor all of the amazing things that come with being a shorter person. From their determined spirit, to their outgoing personalities, there's so much about them that deserves recognition and respect. So let's take some time this season to show our love for those standing 5'4" or less!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reaching Full Height</div><div class='timeline-text'>It's widely accepted that women reach their full height by their late teens, a factor crucial for recognition of vertically challenged females.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Petite Fashion Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The fashion industry begins to notice and cater to shorter females, with specific 'Petite' sections in stores and catalogues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increase in Petite Celebrities</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity and prominence of petite actresses, such as Natalie Portman and Hayden Panettiere, increase.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Short Girl Appreciation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Short Girl Appreciation Day is recognized for the first time, aiming to celebrate women 5'4" and under.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Body Positivity Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The body positivity movement gains traction, further encouraging acceptance and celebration of all body types, including short stature.</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'>Organize a short girl appreciation party.</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all your short friends and have a fun day out. You could go to the movies, the beach, have a picnic, or just hang out at someone's house.</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'>Buy yourself something special.</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Treat yourself to something nice! Whether it's a new outfit, shoes, jewelry, or something you've been wanting for a while, it's always nice to show ourselves some appreciation.</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'>Share positive messages about being short.</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write an encouraging message on social media about the positives of being short. It can be anything from how adorable you look in heels to how much easier it is to reach high shelves.</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'>Do something daring.</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go sky diving, bungee jumping, or try out a new extreme sport. Show yourself and others that size doesn’t matter when it comes to being brave.</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'>Write a letter of appreciation to yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write down all the things you appreciate about yourself. Make sure to include your height and all the wonderful things that come with it!</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'>Short girls are strong</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Short girls have a surprising amount of inner strength and resilience - something that is often overlooked. Despite their smaller stature, they are able to take on challenges and face obstacles head on with grace and courage!</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'>Short girls can be stylish</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Just because you're short doesn't mean you can't be fashionable! Thanks to their petite frames, short girls can get away with wearing clothes that would normally look oversized on taller women, such as skinny jeans and crop tops. Not only does this give them more fashion options to choose from, it also allows them to show off their unique style.</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'>Short girls are confident</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Despite the societal pressure put on women to stand tall and be statuesque, many short girls don't let it phase them. They embrace their height and carry themselves with confidence no matter what anyone says. Our society needs more short girl role models like this to remind us that self worth isn't dependent on physical size!</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'>Short Girls Live Longer</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some researches associate being short with longer lifespan. A study conducted at the University of Hawaii, for instance, found that people with shorter stature tended to live longer.</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'>The World's Shortest Woman is Just Over 2 Feet Tall</h3><p class='facts-content'>Jyoti Amge from India holds the Guinness World Record for being the shortest woman in the world at just over two feet tall.</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'>Many Influential Women in History were Short Statured </h3><p class='facts-content'>Iconic women like Mother Teresa (5'0"), Queen Victoria (5'0") and Simone de Beauvoir (5'3") achieved staggering feats and impacted society massively in spite of, or perhaps because of, their petit height.</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'>Scientific Theory Suggests Short People Are More Agile</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are scientific grounds to suggest that shorter people have quicker reaction times and speedier movement skills compared to taller individuals.</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'>Short Women may have increased Fertility</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research indicates that shorter women might have increased fertility due to higher levels of particular reproductive hormones. This could make family starting easier for some shorter women.</p></div></div>
National Short Girl Appreciation Day is celebrated on December 21 every year. In 2024 National Short Girl Appreciation Day will occur on a Saturday.
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Dec 21
Thursday
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Dec 21
Saturday
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Dec 21
Sunday
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Dec 21
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Dec 21
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