Happy National Sisters Day

Today when I woke up, I found numerous messages from people wishing me a Happy National Sisters Day. I was ecstatic. The messages were from my blood sisters and other ladies who are like sisters to me.

I sat back in bed and read the awesome messages. I also wrote numerous messages to people wishing them a Happy National Sisters Day.

Do you know there is a National Sisters Day? Now you know.

When Is National Sisters Day Celebrated?

National Sisters Day is an unofficial day celebrated annually on the first Sunday of August. Many countries in the world celebrate this special day.

This year, the National Sisters Day fell on Sunday,  4th August, 2024.

The History of National Sisters Day

It’s not clear who started National Sisters Day or when it started. Some people claim that a woman known as Tricia Eleogram founded National Sisters Day in 1996. Her idea was to celebrate the spirit of sisterhood.

Who Are Sisters?

Obviously, your sisters are your female siblings.  If you are lucky to have sisters, you are truly blessed.

My late, beloved mother gave birth to 5 children – four girls and one boy. So, I’m lucky and blessed to have 3 awesome sisters.

In fact, this year (2004) my sister Prissy’s birthday fell on National Sisters Day (4th August 2024). So we celebrated my sister’s birthday and National Sisters Day. Wow!

Fortunately, you can still celebrate International Sisters Day even if you don’t have biological sisters. You see, sisters can come in different forms and shapes.

For instance, do you have friends who have become almost like your sisters? Those are your sisters. So, celebrate them on this National Sisters Day.

Why You Should Celebrate Your Sisters

As I mentioned earlier, I’m lucky and blessed to have 3 biological sisters. They are all younger than me. I love them fiercely and they are among the most valuable people in my life. I honestly can’t celebrate them enough.

I also have friends who have over the years become like sisters to me. I treasure and love them too.

Here are some reasons you should celebrate your sisters:

• You and your sisters share a unique bond, even if it’s sometimes difficult. This is a great reason to celebrate them.
• Your sisters are your greatest built-in support system. They encourage and help you through the different stages of life.  For instance, I can count on my sisters to come through for me no matter what.
• Your sisters always provide unwavering support. They have your back at all times and will always be there for you.
• Your sisters give you unconditional love. They’ll still love you even when you are unlovable.
• You have shared numerous life milestones with your sisters. Some of the milestones were pleasant while others were unpleasant. Such milestones strengthened your sisterly bond more than you can imagine. It’s a bond that’s hard to break.
• Your sisters are your reliable confidants. You can confidently share your fears, dreams, or secrets with them. Your secrets are safe with them.
• Your sisters are your best friends. They can provide all the companionship and friendship you’ll ever need.
• Sisters can learn a lot from each other. For instance, you can learn life lessons, hobbies, skills, how to raise your family, how to make your marriage work, etc, from each other.
• Celebrating your sisters is a way of expressing gratitude for what they have done for you. You also acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts they have ever made for you.
• By celebrating your sisters, you remind them of your unending love for them.
• Celebrating your sisters strengthens the family’s bond in ways you can’t fathom.

How To Celebrate Your Sisters On National Sisters Day

There are numerous ways you can celebrate your sisters on National Sisters Day. Here are things you can do:

• Arrange for a sisters’ only get-together. You could have time to just reminisce during the get-together. You’ll definitely laugh, cringe, cry, etc during the get-together.
• If it’s not possible to meet, send your sisters an e-card telling them how much you treasure and love them.
• You could also make a voice/video call for a catch-up, banter, and a good laugh.
• Celebrate your sisters using social media. Let all and sundry know what your sisters mean to you. Make them trend (smiling).

Conclusion

National Sisters Day is a day to be treasured. It gives you the rare opportunity to celebrate your blood sisters or women dear to your heart.

This is a great day to also patch up any misunderstandings you may have with any of your sisters.

Remember, sometimes sisters collide, but they remain sisters forever.

Do you have a sister you’d like to celebrate? Kindly give her a shoutout in the comments section below. Cheers!

Also read: 10 Signs You Are A Good Enough Mom Even If You Don’t Know It.