The grandest day of the year – Grandparents Day!
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 12th. If you aren't familiar with Grandparents Day, keep reading! Grandparents Day is a holiday celebrated among many counties that is meant to celebrate the bond grandchildren share with their grandparents. It’s a special day to honor all grandparents and show them how much we love and appreciate them.
History & Origin
Grandparents Day happens once a year, it falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It has been said that Grandparents Day originated in the year 1969 when 9-year-old Russell Capper sent a letter to President Richard Nixon advocating for a dedicated day for grandparents. That means Grandparents Day has been around for over 50 years!
How to Celebrate
- Make a photo scrapbook of all their grandchildren & special memories.
- Take your grandparents out for a meal or even cook for them
- Bring your grandparents on a special trip visiting their childhood home, or some other memorable spot.
- Compile a cookbook of all your favorite recipes your grandparents have made
- Create a family tree together
- Create a playlist of songs from their youth
Gift Ideas
Send a sweet treat! Chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect delectable gift any grandparent would enjoy. Shari's Berries has you covered! For the grandparents a craving for toffee and chocolate, are sure to satisfy their craving. Bring some sunshine to their day with Sunny Day Dipped Strawberries. If strawberries aren’t enough, gift them a wonderful , paired with 12 delicious chocolate-covered strawberries. The options are endless!
Don’t let your love for your grandparents go unnoticed this year. Celebrate them, cherish them, and thank them. Send a little love their way!