National Cousins Day

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 22, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Mar 11, 2022
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National Cousins Day is a day to celebrate the beautiful bond of cousins

Where is National Cousins Day celebrated?

National Cousins Day is celebrated mainly in Europe, it is not religious and can be celebrated in any family. The better thing about it is that it can be celebrated anywhere in the world as it is a day to celebrate bonds.

Who is National Cousins Day celebrated by?

National Cousins Day can be celebrated by all cousins like your first cousins, second cousins, third cousins, and distant cousins. Cousins who share a bond beyond friendship should celebrate this day together.

When did National Cousins Day first start?

It is not known when National Cousins Day started, but it is said that it was started by cousins who wanted to cherish their loving bond.

Who started National Cousins Day?

There is no known source about who started National Cousins Day, but some say that greeting card companies initiated it with the motive of marketing profit.

History And Timeline

Now that we know all about National Cousins Day, let's look at some very intriguing facts about cousins.

Eight Cousins

Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist, published the 'Eight Cousins' novels in 1875. It is a story of a newly orphaned girl who lives with her uncle and seven boy cousins.

1875

'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is a TV series that highlights the bond between two cousins.

1990

'Me And My Cousin'

'Me and My Cousin' is a song by vampire weekend, released in 2009.

2009

Friends Being Your Fourth Cousins

A study done by the scientists of Yale and the University of California San Diego used the data from Framingham Heart Study and found that, genetically, our closest friends may be similar to us as fourth cousins.

2014

'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood'

In 2019, 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' movie was released in which Tom Hanks played Fred Rogers. He later found out that he and Fred Rogers were sixth cousins!

2019

Traditions And Customs

There are no specific traditions and customs for celebrating National Cousins Day. Still, it could be celebrated by simply spending time with your cousins.

You can write a heartfelt letter to your cousin telling them how much they mean to you.

You could also plan to go to your favorite childhood place where you used to go together.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Cousins Day

Ways to celebrate National Cousins Day can depend on the type of bond you share with your cousins. You could plan family reunions and spend time with all your brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents all together on this special day.

Facts And Stats

  • Reminiscing old memories when they were children, cousins get together and celebrate this day which started in Europe but is slowly starting to be celebrated all over the world.
  • Every year National Cousins Day falls on July 24. This year which is 2022, will fall on the fourth Sunday of July.
  • Cousins share photos on social media with the hashtag #NationalCousinsDay

Why is Cousins Day celebrated?

Cousins Day is celebrated for cousins to relive their shared memories.

Is there a national day for everything?

It is unknown if there is a national day for everything, but it is speculated that there are more than 2,000 national days.

Who originally started National Cousins Day?

There is no information as to who started this day. 

What are the limitations in celebrating National Cousins Day?

While celebrating National Cousins Day, some cousins are not in the same country, and their celebration may be just a video call.

What are some advantages of celebrating National Cousins Day?

Advantages of celebrating National Cousins Day are that you get to spend some quality time with your extended family and have a blast with your brothers and sisters.

Who developed the idea of National Cousins Day?

Well, we don't know whose idea it was, but whosoever was behind it did a great job because bonds between cousins should be celebrated!

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, July 24, 2020
  • Saturday, July 24, 2021
  • Sunday, July 24, 2022
  • Monday, July 24, 2023
  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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Nishtha is an experienced SEO writer and editor, with a passion for writing and self-expression. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate major in Literature and Communication and a minor in Political Science from the University of Delhi. Nishtha has completed a certificate master course in English from the British Council and has been appointed as the editor for the bi-monthly magazine of the University of Delhi.

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