National Siblings Day

They may be annoying but most of us cannot imagine life without our siblings

And today is the perfect chance to let them know it, as it is Siblings Day!

Each year Siblings Day is marked to celebrate the close bond between relatives. Here’s the lowdown on Siblings Day 2017…

When is Siblings Day 2017?

Siblings Day is celebrated every year on April 10 (today), to honour the relationships between brothers and sisters.

It began in America in 1998 and has now become an international event spreading to countries such as India and Australia.

It is estimated that 80 per cent of the US population have a sibling and are able to take part in marking the day.

But despite its growing popularity, it is still not celebrated on the same scale as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

What is Siblings Day?

Siblings Day is an event to mark and honour the life long bonds between brothers and sisters.

It follows in the spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and aims to celebrate family values.

The event was inspired by New Yorker Claudia Evart, who created the charity Siblings Day foundation.

She set up the organisation after losing both of her siblings in early life and April 10 is the birthday of her late sister Lisette.

Claudia says it is important to honour siblings as they are blood relations, who often look alike and enjoy feelings of closeness.

How do people celebrate Siblings Day?

There are many ways in which people celebrate their brothers and sisters on Siblings Day.

Common ways to mark the occasion are by giving your siblings a gift or taking them out for dinner.

Other ways people can mark the day is by simply spending time with their siblings or giving them hugs.

Siblings can also celebrate by playing family trivia games, calling them for a chat if they live far away or even having a party!

Source:     www.thesun.co.uk