How to Celebrate Grandparents Day

In 1970 Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade campaigned for a special day to honor grandparents. The first celebration of Grandparents Day occurred in 1973 in the state of West Virginia. Later, in 1978, the United States Congress passed legislation to make it a national holiday. President Jimmy Carter then signed the legislation for National Grandparents Day. Celebrate on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Greeting card
• Telephone
• Camera

1. Mail a special Grandparents Day greeting card. Make or buy a card. Get the children involved.

2. Phone grandma and grandpa on their holiday. Sometimes the distance is too far to travel. Celebrate with a nice chat.

3. Check with your children's school to see if any special activities are planned. Some allow the grandparents to visit their classroom on a certain day during the week. Others have school projects such as creating a family tree. This makes a nice presentation gift.

4. Plan a visit with the grandparents. Gather the great-grand kids, siblings and other family members. Pre-determine the activities for celebrating the day. Barbecue and picnics are a wonderful way to spend time enjoying each other. Zoos and museums often have special promotions to celebrate the holiday.

5. Take a family photo each year. This is nice when the new additions arrive. Have the picture framed for a gift.

6. Visit a nursing home, especially if your grandparents are no longer with you. Once there, adopt a grandparent for the day. Someone might not have anyone to visit with and you can make all the difference in the world for that person.

7. Celebrate with love. This is the greatest gift of all.