Happy Grandparents’ Day, or National Grandparents’ Day, is a worldwide secular festival to honor grandparents and grandchildren’s relationship. As a single holiday or occasionally as distinct Grandmother’s Day or Grandfather’s Day celebrations, it takes place on various dates throughout the year.
We observe National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday following Labor Day. The date falls on September 08 this year. Our grandparents are honored for a whole day, like mothers and fathers. Children and grandparents share a special bond that has been shown to increase children’s emotional stability and lengthen the lives of grandparents. Grandparents Day is a chance to cherish that bond and spend quality time as a family.
History of Grandparents Day
Russell Capper, who was nine years old in 1969, wrote to President Nixon in the US to propose that a specific day be designated as Grandparents’ Day. Rose Mary Woods, the President’s secretary, replied to him in a letter on June 12 that stated, “Hello Russell I appreciate you writing to President Nixon. We appreciate your concept for a Grandparents Day. But typically the President only proclaims days as special occasions to observe when given permission to do so by a Congressional resolution. The best, Sincerely, Personal Secretary to the President Rose Mary Woods “.
With the support of numerous other senators, Senator Randolph filed a compromise bill to the senate in February 1977 asking the President to “issue yearly a proclamation recognizing the first Sunday of September following Labor Day of each year as “National Grandparents’ Day.” On August 3, 1978, Jimmy Carter signed a resolution by Congress designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day.
The act states that the day’s goals are “to commemorate grandparents, to provide grandparents with an opportunity to demonstrate affection for their children’s children, and to assist children in understanding the support, wisdom, and direction that older people may provide.”
A Tradition of Grandparents Day
Grandparents shower their grandchildren and their offspring with abundant love presents, and candy they always seem to have on hand. Grandparents are now praised and thanked for their resilience, love, nurture, and wisdom in exchange for the favor.
Every family has its unique history and traditions, so there are many ways to celebrate this day. We are confident you will find something to do together. Whether it be looking through photo albums, having grandma bake your favorite dessert, visiting your grandparents at the park, or fixing the vehicle in the garage with grandpa.
Unfortunately, some grandparents spend their days alone. Older people can feel connected and are family members by participating in community projects and volunteering at nursing homes. Visit your grandparents: Sometimes, we lose sight of the value and uniqueness of our grandparents. We know that even a brief visit would delight them because they have much more free time than we do.
Dinner with the family: Getting family time might not be easy. But planning a meal with your grandparents, parents, and siblings is an excellent opportunity to spend time together. Additionally, we get to enjoy some traditional home food! Enjoy a shared hobby: Your granny may enjoy painting, whereas your grandfather may enjoy solving puzzles on Sundays.
Happy Grandparents Day Messages 2024
- “Thank you for the knowledge and joy you bring to the lives of everyone around you; happy Grandparents Day Wishes.
- “This is just my way of saying thanks for raising my mom/dad and then doing it again with me…”
- “Grandma, thank you for your infinite love and wisdom. Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “Thank you for building a family of love and kindness. Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “To the best hugger(s) I know, Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “I’m thankful for you today and every day. Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “Grandpa, thank you for your stories and memories, I cherish the time we spent together. Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “Grandma, spending time with you is a favorite memory in my life, thank you for your endless love! Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
- “I am so thankful to have you/you both in my life. Happy Grandparents Day Wishes.
- “Grandpa, thank you for being my hero, someone to lean on, and my best friend. Happy Grandparents Day 2024…”
Happy Grandparents’ Day 2024: Quotes
- “If you’re lucky enough to still have grandparents, visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can.” – Regina Brett
- “A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” – Charles and Ann Morse
- “Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven’t thought of yet.” – Gene Perret.
- “What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, and lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” – Rudy Giuliani
- “Grandchildren and grandparents get along so well because they have a common enemy,” said Sam Levenson.
- “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” – Desmond Tutu.
- “A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” – Charles and Ann Morse
- Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sprinkle stardust over little children’s lives.” – Alex Haley.
- “When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window.” – Ogden Nash.
