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Siblings Day 2024: What is it and why is it celebrated?

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It's time for you to celebrate your siblings!

Siblings can mean a lot to you - they can be your best friend, someone to give you advice or someone you can play your favourite games with.

Siblings Day is a holiday dedicated to siblings, and it takes place on April 10 every year.

While Siblings Day is not officially recognised in the UK like Mother's Day and Father's Day, some people still choose to recognise it as a chance to celebrate loved ones.

If you want to celebrate your siblings, why not leave a comment at the bottom of the page?

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Siblings don't always get along but sometimes that's part of the fun!

What are siblings?

Simply put, having a sibling means you have a brother or a sister.

They can be older or younger and sometimes they may not be directly related to you.

A full sibling means you share both the same parents. A half-sibling means you share one parent, so your mum might've had you both but you have different dads.

Some siblings aren't related by blood at all. Lots of people have step-siblings when two families have joined together.

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How can I celebrate Siblings Day?

Anyone with siblings can celebrate the day - it could be a great chance to say thank you to a sibling that has helped you out recently.

Maybe you could make time to play a game that you know your sibling likes, or do some arts and crafts together.

You could write a special card for your brother or sister, and tell them what they mean to you.

We want to know about you and your siblings. Do you have a sibling you want to celebrate? Let us know in the comments!