Sunday, September 7, 2024 is National Grandparents' Day. Let's honor these special family members with honor, respect, love, and kisses. We have so much to learn from them.
Sample
Questions for Interviewing Your Grandparents
September Themes: Grandparents' Day
The
Story of National Grandparent's Day
Ten Great Activities for Grandparents' Day
Reason We Celebrate
Grandparents Day:
To honor
grandparents, give grandparents a chance to
honor grandchildren and to make children aware
of the great source of knowledge that can be
gained from the elderly.
History of
Grandparents Day (U.S):
1970 - Marian McQuade
from West Virginia spearheaded the campaign to
have a national Grandparents Day. It was first
advocated for lonely elderly residents in
nursing homes and for shut-ins.
1978 - Grandparents
Day was officially proclaimed by President Jimmy
Carter.