7th September is "National Grandparents Day". Grandparents as the name says are GRAND people indeed. They shower us with their love, care and warmth and pamper us endlessly!!
Friends....... I would like to share the articles about the purpose and history of Grandparent's Day so that we can all have a good understanding of them and be able to treasure our grandparents - always remember that, we too will be Grandparents one day! You might want to know why I publish this article earlier, instead of tomorrow........ well, very simple...... just to give you all ample time to prepare for the 'grand' day tomorrow!
Friends....... I would like to share the articles about the purpose and history of Grandparent's Day so that we can all have a good understanding of them and be able to treasure our grandparents - always remember that, we too will be Grandparents one day! You might want to know why I publish this article earlier, instead of tomorrow........ well, very simple...... just to give you all ample time to prepare for the 'grand' day tomorrow!
According to what I've researched, this day has a threefold purpose:
- to honour grandparents
- to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children
- to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer
The history of Grandparent's Day can be traced back to the first National Grandparent's Day in 1978. With the efforts of Marian McQuade, she has been recognized nationally by The United States Senate, in particular Senator Alphonse D'Amato, and President Carter as the founder of National Grandparent's Day. McQuade made it her goal to educate the young in the community to the important contributions senior citizens have made, and to the important contributions they are willing to make if asked.
In Canada, second sunday in September of each year is designated as Grandparent's Day in order to acknowledge their importance to the structure of the family in the nurturing, upbringing and education of children.
In Canada, second sunday in September of each year is designated as Grandparent's Day in order to acknowledge their importance to the structure of the family in the nurturing, upbringing and education of children.
"God knows we all need someone with loving strength to share,
So Grandparents were created:
To comfort, love, and care."
So Grandparents were created:
To comfort, love, and care."
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