Three sisters from Wolverhampton, Savannah, India, and Alicia Phillips, are celebrating what they humorously call their “sixth” birthday, despite being 24 years old. Born on February 29, a date that only appears on the calendar every four years, they belong to a rare group of individuals known as Leaplings.
The odds of being born on February 29 are approximately one in 1,461, making this day particularly special for the trio. While most people celebrate their birthdays annually, the Phillips sisters have a unique approach. Due to their scattered geographical locations and busy schedules, they often celebrate separately and on varying days.
During an interview with BBC Radio WM, Savannah and India shared insights into their birthday traditions while Alicia was enjoying her 24th birthday in the Bahamas. The geographical distance between the sisters is significant, with Savannah residing in Oxford, India dividing her time between Wolverhampton and Florida, and Alicia calling New York home. Consequently, sightings of the three sisters together are rare occurrences.
India revealed that she typically celebrates her birthday on February 28, a day before the Leap Day, while Savannah opts for the closest weekend day. “I always want my birthday a day earlier,” India jokingly remarked, emphasizing her eagerness for celebration. In contrast, Savannah noted the tendency to delay birthday celebrations as one grows older, highlighting the shift in perspective with age.
The concept of leap years stems from the Earth’s orbit around the sun, which takes approximately 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds to complete. To accommodate for the additional time, a leap year occurs every four years, ensuring synchronization with the astronomical calendar. However, this adjustment is not entirely precise, leading to occasional corrections.
Every 100 years, a leap year is skipped unless the year is divisible by 400. This systematic approach prevents seasonal shifts, maintaining the alignment of the calendar with astronomical events. The phrase “leap year” denotes the phenomenon where dates on the calendar advance by one additional day. Consequently, if a particular day falls on a Monday in a non-leap year, it would shift to Wednesday the following leap year.
The Phillips sisters’ unique birthday celebrations exemplify the blend of tradition and modernity in navigating the complexities of time and space. Despite their physical distance, they remain connected through shared experiences and humor, embodying the resilience and adaptability characteristic of contemporary society.
As they mark another “sixth” birthday, the Phillips sisters serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing moments, whether they occur annually or once every four years. Their story resonates with individuals worldwide, highlighting the joyous celebrations and occasional challenges associated with being born on a Leap Day.
In a world where time marches forward relentlessly, the Phillips sisters’ unconventional birthday festivities serve as a delightful reminder to embrace life’s quirks and celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Happy ‘sixth’ birthday, Savannah, India, and Alicia Phillips!
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