NATIONAL SISTERS DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- Celebrates the unique bond between sisters
- CELEBRATED
- Each year on the first Sunday in August
- CREATOR
- Created in 1996 by Tricia Eleogram
- VIBE
- Appreciation, bonding, connection
NATIONAL SISTERS DAY
National Sisters Day on the first Sunday in August celebrates the unique bond between sisters. This particular set of siblings embrace moments that make them laugh and cringe. While they don't always agree, sisters have each other's backs.
#NationalSistersDay
All siblings have the odd argument here and there, but deep down there’s no denying the natural connection between siblings. Even those who don't have a biological sister sibling know the bonds of sisterhood. Those who forge a relationship with their spouse's sisters understand. Also, women who support each other through difficult times form a sisterhood.
A sister is like yourself in a different movie, a movie that stars you in a different life.
~ Deborah Tannen
No two sisters are alike. From love interests to cars, sisters will disagree. And food, cleaning, and children require interventions. However, we rely on each other while privately envying a sister's style, ability, or grace. A sister understands when no one else does, sometimes when even you don't. So, sister time provides vital healing.
Whether your sisters harassed you from day one or found you later in life, this day brings you back together. Cherish the memories and make plans to create new ones. Reconnect or patch up any misunderstandings. Sisters are forever.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SISTERS DAY
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Take a weekend trip to a nearby town, cozy cabin, or beach spot to unwind and reconnect.
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Treat yourselves to a relaxing day of massages, manicures, or a relaxing hike in nature.
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Surprise your sister with a package containing her favorite treats, a personalized piece of jewelry, or a framed photo of a favorite memory.
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Grab your favorite snacks and watch classic films focused on sisterhood, such as Little Women, Frozen, Soul Food, Hannah and Her Sisters, or Practical Magic.
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Share a collage or carousel of your favorite memories together on social media using the hashtag #NationalSistersDay.
NATIONAL SISTERS DAY HISTORY
Tricia Eleogram of Tennessee founded National Sisters Day in 1996 to commemorate the spirit of sisterhood.
