On Today
World Aunt and Uncle Day
Date
26 July 2021
History
In terms of the history of the words themselves, the word uncle comes from the French word “oncle” and the word aunt is derived from “tante”, which also happens to be French. These French words can then be traced even further back in history, coming from the Latin words avunculus and amita respectively.
Meaning
In human societies, aunts and uncles have a lot of different roles. For instance, in the Ghanaian tribe of the Ashanti, both uncles and aunts are given free reign to raise their siblings’ children and to discipline them. They are deemed to be a second set of parents, and so the family is essentially raised together. In the Western world, if your aunt or uncle was to discipline you, it may seem a little bit strange and even inappropriate. However, in some families, this is considered the norm.
Activities
= Write a Thank-You note
= Watch a movie together
= Give them a soap gift
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Final Conclusion
“I don't know if I deserve to have such an amazing aunt and uncle, but they definitely deserve this day! Only my aunt and uncle can give me a hug like my parents' and keep secrets like my siblings. ”
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