Short Girl Appreciation Day – December 21

When the cups are perched on the tallest shelf in the highest cabinet, being short might not seem so fun. But think about it: you're always at the top of the human pyramid! Plus, how many times have you ever bumped your head on a doorframe? Short Girl Appreciation Day was created to celebrate the small but mighty women in our lives—and maybe to lend a hand when that out-of-reach item becomes a challenge.

Throughout history, being a “short girl” has meant different things depending on the time and place. For example, tiny doorways from the 1700s reveal that a woman standing at 5’2” today would have been considered completely average back then! Similarly, average men from the 12th to 16th centuries would be considered short by today's standards. Fast forward to now, and the average height for women is 5’4”. Despite the world around us growing taller, short women are keeping up just fine!

In fact, women today are generally taller than their ancestors just a century ago. However, in countries like Indonesia, Bolivia, and the Philippines, where the average height is around 5 feet, short stature still remains the norm. This just goes to show that "short" is all relative, depending on where you are in the world.

Short women are anything but overlooked—they make a lasting impact! Icons like Emilia Clarke (aka Mother of Dragons) stand at just 5’2”, while Kim Kardashian, another powerhouse, is also 5’2”. Lady Gaga clocks in at 5’1”, and Olympic gymnastics star Simone Biles is only 4’8”! These trailblazing women prove that success is not defined by height; it’s about talent, confidence, and determination. Whether performing on stage, making history at the Olympics, or leading empires in beauty and fashion, being short is no obstacle to greatness.