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Get ready to celebrate National Siblings Day on April 10th! This special day has been around since the late 20th century, and was created to honor the bond between brothers and sisters. It's a great opportunity for siblings of all ages to come together, reminisce about old times, share stories from their childhoods, laugh at funny memories and create new ones.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Claudia Evart's Loss</div><div class='timeline-text'>Claudia Evart, the future founder of National Siblings Day, loses her siblings in separate accidents, inspiring her advocacy for sibling recognition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Initiation of Siblings Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Evart, a native New Yorker, initiates National Siblings Day with the purpose of honoring and celebrating sibling relationships.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div the='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Siblings Day Foundation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Claudia Evart forms the Siblings Day Foundation to support and promote the recognition of Siblings Day nationwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First State Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Governor Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey officially recognizes National Siblings Day as a state holiday. Other states follow later on.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Presidential Proclamation</div><div class='timeline-text'>President George W. Bush officially recognizes National Siblings Day, bringing further awareness to the holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread to Other Countries</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Siblings Day is celebrated not only in the United States, but also in other countries such as India and Australia, making it an international event.</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'>Play a game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a board game and challenge your siblings to a friendly game of Monopoly, Scrabble, or Trivial Pursuit. Have some fun and enjoy spending quality time with each other.</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'>Organize a family photo shoot</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Capture the memories by organizing a family photo shoot to commemorate National Siblings Day. Arrange for a professional photographer or take pictures on your own using tripods or selfie sticks.</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'>Go out for dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take this special day as an opportunity to go out together and share a meal with your siblings. Enjoy some delicious food and catch up with each other’s lives.</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'>Create a scrapbook</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Collect all the photos of you and your siblings that you have, then create a scrapbook to document all the good times that you shared together over the years.</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'>Send them cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you can’t meet up with your siblings in person, send them cards and gifts as physical reminders of how much you appreciate them in your life.</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 celebrates the love and bond between siblings.</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Siblings are often our first friends and can be some of the most influential people in our lives. National Siblings Day is an opportunity to recognize the unique bond between brothers and sisters, and to celebrate the lasting connection even when we may be apart.</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 reminds us of sharede family experiences</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Shared family experiences create powerful memories that can last a lifetime. National Siblings Day is a reminder to take a moment and reflect on all of those special moments we share with our siblings, from birthday parties to camping trips - these experiences shape who we are as individuals and bring us closer together.</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 encourages sibling appreciation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Families are built on relationships, and celebrating National Siblings Day provides us with an opportunity to show our appreciation towards our brothers or sisters. It's also a chance to foster understanding, recognition and respect for one another, which strengthens our bonds and grows healthier relationships within the family.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Siblings Day has yet to be Federally Recognized</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite the wide observance and celebration across the nation and globally, National Siblings Day is not yet officially recognized as a federal holiday in the United States. Efforts are ongoing to achieve this status.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>80% of Americans Have a Sibling</h3><p class='facts-text'>According to Pew Research Center, about 80% of Americans have at least one brother or sister. National Siblings Day offers an opportunity for majority of the Americans to celebrate familial ties.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Date was Chosen for Its Personal Significance</h3><p class='facts-text'>Claudia Evart chose April 10 as National Siblings Day as it was the birthday of her late sister, Lisette. This date carries personal significance beyond mere coincidence.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Siblings Influence Who We Are</h3><p class='facts-text'>Several studies suggest that siblings influence each other's development and personalities far more than parents do. This makes celebrating the bond between siblings even more meaningful.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Celebrated by Many Prominent Personalities</h3><p class='facts-text'>National Siblings Day has been endorsed by many prominent figures, including former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush, and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, creating further awareness about the significance of the day.</p></div></div>
National Siblings Day is celebrated on April 10 every year. In 2024 National Siblings Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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