Grandparents Day

Every September, on the Sunday after Labor Day, millions of Americans celebrate National Grandparents Day. It's a day to honor your family, as well as express our love and respect for our elders. This means acknowledging the elderly in nursing homes who have no family or can't be with the ones they love. Find out about this unique holiday here!

The Story Behind the Holiday

The lady behind the holiday is West Virginia housewife, and mother to 15 children, Marian McQuade. In 1970, she started a campaign to set aside a special day for grandparents. She had worked with seniors for many years and wanted them to have their own day. It took three years, and the support of churches, businesses and politicians but Marian got her wish. The first Grandparents Day was in 1973. Then Marian turned to the media to help spread the news about this new observance. Five years and many letters and phone calls later, Grandparents Day became an official holiday.

Things to Do

If you have grandparents, go and spend the day with them this weekend. If you don't have grandparents, adopt some. There are lonely, elderly people in nursing homes that would love your company. Check out www.grandparents-day.com for more ideas and information about the holiday.

Tell us about your grandparents. Do they try and fatten you up or make you stand up straight? Drop us a line.

Related Stories:

  • Volunteer Work With Seniors
  • Mother's Day
  • Father's Day
  • More Cool Holidays to Celebrate This Year!

    • full story »

    Ramadan

    For the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims don't eat (well, sort of). Check out the 411 on this important Muslim holiday. full story »

    September Holidays

    Before you start counting down the days 'til Christmas break, check out these fun September holidays to celebrate while you wait. full story »

    Labor Day

    All work and no play makes for a very boring summer. That's why millions of people are taking Monday off to enjoy the last of the sun. full story »

    La Tomatina Festival

    La Tomatina is one of the messiest festivals the world has to offer. Kidzworld gives you the scoop on this vitamin-packed free-for-all! full story »

    More Behind the Holiday

    Most Read

    ¤  Scary Places Part 6: Capuchin's Catacombs¤  World Geography Facts - Water¤  Surrealism
     
     
    Wonka Branding Wonka Morphing Logo
    Home | KW Zone | Chat | Boards | Contests | Games | Entertainment | Me | Sports Zone | Brain Candy | Toys | Online Games | E-Cards | Quizzes
    Invite your Friends | Help | Corporate | Privacy | Archives | RSS Feed | © Kidzworld.com, Inc., 2000-2008