Cousins Day

Cousins Day is on July 24 every year, and it is a great occasion to appreciate our cousins. They can be our best friends or those with whom we always compete. With them around, any family lunch or dinner turns into a fun event. If you have cousins, be sure to send them your congratulations.

History

There is no exact information about who and when Cousins Day started. According to statistics, it is cousins who unite American families; they become the guardians of family ties. Even if the family does not have a tradition of getting together, cousins maintain relationships, communicate, and they have common memories they discuss with pleasure. Psychologists note that cousins are more likely to become close friends than siblings.

Interesting Facts

• In America, there is an ambiguous interpretation of the law on marriages between cousins. Marriage between cousins is prohibited in 24 states, 19 other states have no such prohibition, and in 4 more states, it is allowed under certain circumstances.
• The most famous cousins are Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. They are direct descendants of Queen Victoria.
• Did you know Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola are cousins? At birth, the famous actor was named Nicolas Kim Coppola, but later he changed it in honor of a hero from the Marvel universe – Luke Cage.

How to Take Part

Be sure to watch some old movies about cousin relationships. Spend time with your cousins, and if they live far away, chat on social networks or with modern technology.

When is Cousins Day in 2024?

Cousins Day is observed on July 24 each year.

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