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World Siblings Day: Why is it celebrated? Phrases and activities to mark it today

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • World Siblings Day is celebrated on Sept. 5 to recognize the role siblings can play in personal and emotional development.
  • The date coincides with the anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death in 1997, linking siblinghood with her broader idea of spiritual fraternity.
  • Suggested activities include sharing a meal, revisiting childhood memories, watching a film, going out together or talking by video call.

World Siblings Day, celebrated on Sept. 5, is dedicated to the relationships that shape a person’s childhood and continue through adult life. Siblings share more than a blood connection: they often become guides, companions and part of the memories, games, arguments and special moments that define growing up.

A brother shares childhood memories and adult dreams.

· UnattributedA phrase presented as a way to celebrate sibling relationships.

The date was chosen because it coincides with the anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death in 1997. The Albanian-born Catholic nun and missionary devoted much of her life to community work and to accompanying people living in poverty and vulnerable conditions. Her understanding of fraternity extended beyond family ties and gave the celebration a broader spiritual meaning.

Friends are siblings we choose, siblings are friends we love.

· UnattributedA phrase included among suggested messages for the celebration.

Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 to care for poor, sick and homeless people. Her humanitarian work earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India’s Bharat Ratna, one of the country’s most prestigious civilian honors, in 1980.

Being a sibling has nothing to do with flesh or blood; it is enough to have a willing heart.

· UnattributedA phrase emphasizing fraternity beyond biological ties.

The celebration also highlights the practical lessons learned among siblings. Daily life together can help children develop cooperation, responsibility, tolerance and empathy, as well as skills for managing resources and resolving ordinary conflicts. To mark the day, families can organize a meal featuring a sibling’s favorite dish, look through old photographs or videos, watch a movie or series, play a sport, visit a museum, send a message or talk by video call. The article also shares phrases about the affection and memories associated with brothers and sisters.

A sibling is a friend given by nature.

· UnattributedA phrase included among the article’s celebration messages.
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