National Brother Day

National Brother Day Facts & Quotes

• According to Jeffrey Kluger, author of The Sibling Effect, men who have sisters are better at talking to women than those who grew up without a sister.
• According to Jeffrey Kluger, author of The Sibling Effect, after approximately six years, your stepsiblings can become as close to you as biological ones.
• 51% of all newborns in the U.S. are boys.
• Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. – Marc Brown, author and illustrator of children’s books.
• When brothers agree, no fortress is so strong as their common life. – Antisthenes, Greek philosopher and star pupil of Socrates.

Brother's Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Take a brother out for a meal and discuss cherished family memories together. Some great places to take out your brother would be a favorite restaurant of his or a spot that is meaningful to you both from your past.
• Watch a movie about brotherhood. Some suggestions are: Boyhood (2014), Four Brothers (2005), Boyz N the Hood (1991), and The Tree of Life (2011).
• Read a book about brotherhood. Some suggestions are: The Sibling Effect, Brother, and The Dead Man’s Brother.
• Post a picture on social media of you and your brother with a caption of a fond memory between the two of you. Make sure to tag your brother in the photo!
• Spread awareness about the holiday by using the hashtags #NationalBrotherDay, #brother and #NBD on social media.

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