12/22/2021
National Short Girl Appreciation Day, (shortest Day of the year)
National Short Girl Appreciation Day is an annual celebration rejoiced on December 21st of this year. Haven’t you heard that shorter girls make the best pair? If you know any of the shorter girls whom you have made fun of or mocked her for her height, then this special day is to appreciate her. It is a fact that the shorter ones tend to live a longer life. So take her up to show her the world rather than making fun of her. National Short Girl Appreciation Day is the best day on which you can show your love and affection for those tiny versions.
“I was told I would never make it because I’m too short. Well, I’m still too short. It doesn’t matter what your height is, it’s what’s in your heart.” – Kirby Puckett
The history, origin, and founder of the National Short Girl Appreciation Day are unknown. The Day is celebrated on the first day of Winter every year. Short Girl Appreciation Day usually falls on the shortest day of the year. The appreciation Day might have been created by a short girl who herself has been mocked for her shortness. Possibly there founder of the Day might have loved the things done by short girls and hence made a Day on the calendar as a way to appreciate them. Shorter girls tend to be cute, independent, ambitious. Being a shorter one is not a thing to be ashamed of, and that is the reason this day has been celebrated.
Shorter girls get lots of advantages over the taller ones. So it is indeed necessary to appreciate them for their measurement. The tiny gems will be able to buy shoes for them easily, sit comfortably on the seats, economically they fit on beds. They can easily hide in any place even with little space and enjoy life in the front row. It is easy for the short girls to buy clothes easily at all seasons from any shop whereas the taller ones need to enter shop by shop to get their perfect fit. They no need to bend down their necks while looking at someone. The most important thing about short girls is they look younger even after years whereas the taller ones don’t. (Happydays365)
Short Girl Appreciation Day is fittingly celebrated on the first day of winter, the shortest day of the year. Genetics are the number one determinant of height, but many other factors influence it, such as where a person lives, the human growth hormone, nutrition, sleep, and family environment. A person's s*x also helps determine their height; on average, women are shorter than men. This is likely why there is a holiday dedicated to the shortness of females, not males. The average woman is said to be about 5 foot 3 inches or 5 foot 4 inches. Any woman shorter than that height should be appreciated today. (Checkiday)
This December 21 — National Short Girl Appreciation Day — don’t come up short on ways to celebrate the small ladies in your life! If you’re a short girl yourself, you know the genetic lottery you’ve won — they always make cute shoes in smaller sizes, your feet are never going to hang off the bed, and there are even health benefits associated with being a little vertically challenged. Go shorty, it’s your holiday!
History of National Short Girl Appreciation Day
When the cups are on the tallest shelf of the tallest cabinet, it’s not always fun to be short. But how great it is that you’re always at the top of the human pyramid? And when have you ever hit your head on a door frame? National Short Girl Appreciation Day was started to celebrate the smaller ladies in our lives, and maybe help them grab that out-of-reach item. However, being a “short girl” has meant different things throughout the years and places!
Tiny doorways in the 1700s proved that while a 5’2” woman today might be considered on the short side, they would have been completely average in a different time! Even average men between the 12th and 16th centuries would be considered short by today’s standards. These days, the average female height is 5’4”. Though buildings, roads, and cities are only getting larger worldwide, short women are keeping up!
Today, women are taller on average than our ancestors even just 100 years ago. Still, women in Indonesia, Bolivia, and the Philippines are on the shorter end of the global average, hovering around just 5 feet! This proves that “short” totally depends on where you are.
Short women make a huge impact. Emilia Clarke (Mother of Dragons!) stands only 5’2”, as does makeup and reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian. Lady Gaga checks in at 5’1”, and superstar Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is only 4’8”. These ladies prove that whether it’s onstage, on the Olympic podium, or anywhere else, being short does not stunt your success.
National Short Girl Appreciation Day timeline
2020
Shortest on Earth
The current world record holder for shortest woman alive is Jyoti Amge of India, who at 18 years old is just two feet tall.
2005
Not Short on Appeal
A study of a dating website found that shorter women receive more messages from men than their taller counterparts.
1992
Being short can save your hips
Standing at just 4’6”, Tatiana Gutsu of Romania became the smallest Olympic gold medal gymnast in 1992.
800 - 1000 CE
Middle Ages, Short Stature
Researchers have determined that the average female height during the Middle Ages was no more than 5’2”.
National Short Girl Appreciation Day FAQs
What height can be considered “short” for a woman?
Since 5’4” is the national average height for women, anything beneath this could be considered short! That said, “tall” is considered 5’8” and above, so anything under that might be considered short by some.
Where can I find some short girl merch?
Redbubble is always great for finding stickers, tees, pins, and prints that show off your love of your height!
Where is National Short Girl Day observed?
National Short Girl Appreciation Day is an American national holiday observed annually on December 21.
5 Short Girl Fun Facts
1. Small and Strong
One study found that those who are under 5’2” are less likely to break a hip than those over 5’8”
2. It’s not a pain to be short
One study found that those under 5’0” have a significantly decreased chance of dealing with back pain.
3. Heart Health
Though doctors can’t quite pinpoint why, those who are under 5’3” have a 50% less chance of developing coronary heart disease than those who are over 5’8”.
4. Staying cool
Short people are less likely to get heat stroke or just overheated in general than taller people.
5. Long live short girls
Many studies have shown that those who are on the short side are more likely to live longer lives than their tall counterparts. (NationalToday)
