“There is no greater happiness in this world to know that, apart from my parents, I have an uncle and aunt who loves me and is always available to listen.”
Remember those days when Mom used to scold us but Aunt would always manage her way in to help us? The days when we would hold our Uncle’s hand if we wanted to go out for a bit. Those times are gone when we all would do mischief but not get scolded because Aunty and Uncle are here. But our Aunt and Uncles still love us the same they would do mischief with us again, we never grow up for our parents, and our Aunty and Uncle are another set of parents to us.
Aunt and Uncle’s Day is a very important event for all nephews and nieces as this day cherishes the bond they have with each other. Uncles and Aunts form a major part of our family life. Their importance in our lives is huge and they have been our friends and benefactors since our childhood. However, nowadays geographical distance has become an obstacle, with many of us living away from our loved ones. But this does not mean that we have forgotten about the significance that these joyful relations have in our lives. Hence we celebrate this day with equal enthusiasm and this is not a day that is derived suddenly. It has much significance to it as well as a background. If you are curious too like us to know about the significance of this day then we have gathered all the information in this article.
This day is celebrated on the 26 of July, but it has a record of being celebrated in ancient times as well. Even though there is no specified date as to when it started but is a mere assumption that all the family members celebrated every relation individually on a specified day. So, everybody started to celebrate and dedicate the day to their Uncles and Aunts. Hence the day which cherished the bond between the nephew, niece, Uncle, and Aunt came into existence over a matter of time. People across the world celebrate this day and send gifts and warm wishes to their dear Uncles and Aunts.
In many traditions and cultures Uncles and Aunts have a more important role than we think. In the Ghanian tribe of Ashanti, the Uncles, and Aunts are given full right to raise their sibling's children. They are given complete control of discipline. In many families it is not about the official governmental rule but the traditions of the family that the Uncles and Aunts have this right as well. It is mostly seen in joint families where children are mostly disciplined by their Uncles and Aunts and even spoiled by them.
Thus, this relationship is one of the many that should be cherished and celebrated. So, spend some time with your Uncles and Aunts and if you are away don’t hesitate to send some gifts along with your warm wishes.
