Grandparent's day is celebrated every year in September to honor grandparents. Steer through this article to learn more about national grandparent's day.
Grandparents Day
'Grandparent's day' or 'national grandparent's day' is celebrated in many countries on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The day is observed to honor grandparents. It is a day that gives you the opportunity to thank your grandparents for their love and support. Grandparent's day is not only meant to let grandparents know how much they are important in our lives, but it also calls for a celebration and family reunion. Grandchildren put together picnics and parties to make their grandparents feel very out of the ordinary. The elderly couple are pampered with gifts and presents as a mark of appreciation for their affection, love, indulgence, support, care, and everything. If you are keen to learn more about national grandparent's day, its significance, its history, and how the occasion is celebrated around the world, then read through the next sections to learn more.
National Grandparents Day
National grandparent's day was first proposed by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade who was a resident of West Virginia, a homemaker, and a mother of 15 children. She first started her campaign in 1970 to mark a day in honor of all grandparents. She soon gained popularity and her view was welcomed by most churches, civic groups, business institutions, and political leaders like. In 1973, grandparent's day was first observed in West Virginia. However, national grandparent's day got its importance in 1978 when a federal proclamation was passed by Congress and was signed by the then President Jimmy Carter. The first national grandparent's day was observed on September 9, 1979.
Purpose Of Grandparents Day
The first and foremost purpose of grandparent's day is to honor the elderly. The day is also observed to give grandparents an opportunity to express their love and affection for children and grandchildren. Plus, this special day gives children a chance to express their love, gratitude and adulation for their grandparents as well.
Grandparents Day In Recent Years
Grandparent's day is now celebrated in many countries throughout the world to recognize the importance of grandparents in our lives. It is observed as a day of remembrance of grandparents, their affection, support, and care. The day is celebrated with loads of fun, parties, picnics, and family reunions.
Grandparents Day Trivia
- The forget-me-not was adopted as the official flower for grandparent's day by the 'National Grandparents Council' on April 20, 1999.
- "A song for grandma and grandpa" by Johnny Prill is considered to be the official song for grandparent's day.
- September was chosen as the month to celebrate grandparent's day as a token of celebration as grandparents and seniors are in their autumn years.
- When Hallmark planned to print a line of grandparent's day cards, the company offered royalty to McQuade, the founder of grandparent's day. She, however, refused the royalty.
- McQuade died in 2008 leaving behind 43 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
