September 26 is Cousins: why is it celebrated on September 26?
September 26 is Cousins ' Day in Brazil
From a legal perspective, cousins are considered fourth-degree collateral relatives, sharing a distant connection in the family tree. Although there is no clear origin for this celebration, several ways to celebrate it are suggested, such as gathering cousins for a party, sending affection cards, calling those you haven't spoken to in a while and reliving memories through photographs. Cousins' Day highlights the importance of family bonds and provides an opportunity to strengthen bonds between extended family members.