• A first cousin is typically a relative whose closest ancestor in the family tree is a grandparent.
  • July 24 has been set aside to commemorate our special bond with these crucial individuals sent to us in the excuse of family.

A first cousin is typically a relative whose closest ancestor in the family tree is a grandparent. As a result of family expansion, second and third cousins have come to be. They are all a delight since, in my opinion, the more cousins, the better! Don’t you agree?

During family gatherings, parents would introduce you to these fellas who were surprisingly the same age as you. They would make sure you bonded with them and created a sense of relation, bringing the scent of family close to your breath.

Since then, cousins grew to become the people one endures the traditions, the ups and downs of family together. They are unique because they are brothers, sisters and friends all pieced together as one.

Owing to the fact that they are close to us in age, they share similar life experiences, hence strengthening the already well-fortified connection. You have been provided someone you can vent about your parents to without judgment.

July 24 has been set aside to commemorate our special bond with these crucial individuals sent to us in the excuse of family.

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According to the Holiday Calendar, the evolution of National Cousins Day has seen a graceful journey since its initiation in 1998. The onset of its media coverage in 2005 increased its popularity and recognition worldwide.

Further, this day in 2010 saw the establishment of customs and traditions like picnics, movie nights, and road trips.

Following the fame and evolution of technology through social media, it gained online acknowledgement with people sharing photos, experiences, and love for cousins.

Seeing the culture deep-rooted, its celebrations were not stopped even by COVID-19 back in 2020, since people switched to video meetings and team chats like Zoom and Google Meet apps.

These ready-made friends may be far away, but they are just one phone call away. So, pick up the phone and tell them how much they mean to you, on this National Cousins Day.