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Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents' Day is a special day dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions of grandparents in families and society. Celebrated on different dates in various countries, it typically recognises the role grandparents play in passing down wisdom, traditions, and values to younger generations.

Objectives of Grandparents' Day:

1. Honour Grandparents: Acknowledge the importance of grandparents in family life, including their contributions as caregivers, teachers, and sources of emotional support.

2. Strengthen Intergenerational Bonds: Encourage younger generations to spend time with and learn from their grandparents, fostering closer family ties.

3. Promote Family Values: Highlight the importance of family connections, traditions, and the role of elders in passing down cultural and familial heritage.

Many families celebrate the day by spending time together, organising special meals, giving gifts or cards, and participating in community events. Schools and other organisations may host activities like intergenerational storytelling or visits to senior homes to celebrate the elderly.

The observance of Grandparents' Day varies worldwide; for example, it is celebrated on the first Sunday in October in the UK, while other countries may have different dates but share the same focus of honouring older generations.

Siblings Day

Siblings Day is an annual celebration that honours the bond between siblings, recognising the love, support, and special connection shared between brothers and sisters.

Key Facts About Siblings Day

📅 Date: April 10th (celebrated mainly in the USA, Canada, and some other countries).
🌍 Not a public holiday, but widely observed on social media and through personal celebrations.
🎯 Purpose:

• Appreciate and strengthen sibling relationships.

• Recognise the role siblings play in each other’s lives.

• Reflect on childhood memories and family bonds.

How is Siblings Day Celebrated?

💌 Sending messages & gifts – Cards, flowers, or small presents.
📞 Calling or visiting – Spending time together or reminiscing.
📸 Sharing memories on social media – Using hashtags like #SiblingsDay or #NationalSiblingsDay.
🍽️ Family meals or outings – Celebrating together.
🎁 Surprising siblings with something meaningful – A thoughtful act of kindness.

Who Started Siblings Day?

Siblings Day was founded by Claudia Evart in 1995 in the United States in memory of her siblings, whom she lost at a young age. The Siblings Day Foundation promotes it, and efforts have been made to make it an official national holiday.

Is Siblings Day Celebrated Worldwide?

• 🌎 USA & Canada – April 10th.

• 🇮🇳 India – Raksha Bandhan (a Hindu festival celebrating sibling bonds).

• 🇪🇸 Spain & Portugal – Día de los Hermanos (celebrated on May 31st).

• Brothers and Sisters Day (May 31st) – Celebrated in some European countries

• Other countries have their own versions of sibling appreciation days.

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