It’s only fitting I share this post today, on National Sister Day (even though we celebrate this pretty much every day!).
Back story: I’ve been celebrating rakhi/rakhri since 1991 - the year my broski was born. Growing up, I always knew this South Asian tradition to be a celebration between brothers and sisters. Traditionally, a sister ties a rakhi (usually a thread like bracelet) around the wrist of her brother (biological or not) to pray for his health and well-being. So for 30ish years that’s what I’ve been doing. Add in some gifts and money in exchange and that’s all I knew it as.
But last year, and observing this movement happening worldwide (for a few years now!), I decided that my girls were going to tie a rakhi on each other. A start of a tradition that will empower their love and bond to grow further and stronger.
This year, I’m so grateful to be supporting the
@thechaimommas Raksha Bhandan campaign and their efforts to support the children of
@manavsadhna Earn N’ Learn Pr...