National Sister Day

National Sister Day Quick Facts - US

AKA NameNational Sisters Day
HashtagsCompiled on#SistersDay, #NationalSistersDay
Related Hashtags#Sisters
2023 DateAugust 6, 2023
2024 DateAugust 4, 2024

National Sister Day

National Sister Day is dedicated to celebrating the bond between sisters and the integral role they play in families. The day aims to strengthen the relationship between sisters and serves as an opportunity to recognize their importance in one's life and the impact they have on emotional and psychological well-being. The observance is not just limited to blood relations, as it also embraces the unique bond shared between close friends and adopted sisters, who take on the roles of confidants, best friends, advocates, and supporters.

Though the exact origins of National Sister Day remain unclear, the observance grew out of a need to express gratitude and appreciation for sisters and their significant contributions to families and communities. In America, it is believed that the idea of celebrating National Sister Day became mainstream in the 21st century, with various communities embracing the day as an opportunity to strengthen family bonds and value the unique connections between sisters.

To observe National Sister Day in the United States, people often spend quality time with their sisters, engage in activities that create memories, and celebrate with small gestures of love and affection. It can include simple acts like sharing a day together, exchanging heartfelt messages, or giving thoughtful gifts to demonstrate appreciation. The event also encourages participants to share their experiences using social media, as a way to inspire and motivate others to join in the celebration. National Sister Day is observed on the first Sunday of August, providing an opportunity for Americans to honor the incredible bond between sisters and the role they play in each other's lives.

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National Sister Day facts & quotes

  • According to the Journal of Politics, boys with sisters are more likely to become republican. Young men who were raised with sisters are typically more likely to express social conservative views on attitudes about gender roles.
  • Men with sisters are more likely to have interactions and be liked significantly more by their female acquaintances than those who did not have a sister. In short, brother benefit from having sisters by having a higher likelihood of getting a date.
  • Studies form Brigham Young University show that sisters give siblings better mental health.
  • There is nobody in this world that knows me better than my sister – Tia Mowry, American actress and model.
  • Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship – Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist.

Top things to do in the US for National Sister Day

  • Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #NationalSisterDay or #SisterDay.
  • Do something with your sister that you know she enjoys. It can be something as simple as a picnic or dinner out on the town. You can even plan a girl’s night out somewhere that is special to your sister and somewhere that you both enjoy spending time together.
  • Watch a movie about sisterhood. Some suggestions are: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005), The Parent Trap (1998), Frozen (2013) and My Sister’s Keeper (2009).
  • Read a book about the joys of sisterhood. Some suggestions are: Ballet Shoes, I Capture the Castle, and Pride and Prejudice.
  • Post a picture on social media of you and your sister with a caption of a fond memory between the two of you. Make sure to tag your sister in the photo!

National Sister Day references and related sites

news.byu.edu: Sibling Mental Health

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