Grandmother is a name that holds such a special place in everyone’s hearts. Your storyteller, your saviour during hard times. She does everything you ask her to. Even the biggest problems feel small under the presence of her shade. So, it is time for you to celebrate Grandmother’s Day more creatively and memorably.
Why is it Celebrated?
The day is celebrated to honour the highest matriarch figure in the family. Every household has two important figures. These are like the roots of the family and the rest are the branches. It is believed in many households that a female is the one who holds the family together.
Grandmother is that figure who keeps the family united as well as showers the most affection on it. So, to award her for always being the highest form of motherly figure, Grandmother’s Day is celebrated.
Celebration of the Grandparents Day
In some countries, Grandmother’s Day is a separate occasion whereas, in many others, it is celebrated as Grandparent’s Day. It is an official holiday in many countries and is celebrated to strengthen the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. The day differs from country to country.
Grandchildren are the most valuable and loved part of every grandparent’s life. They love them more than their children. Such a bond is hard to come by and so you should cherish it as long as you can.
The Day might be celebrated differently in other countries but the core value resonates all over: To respect and cherish the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
History of Grandparent’s Day
The founder of this day was Marian McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia. Back in 1970, she decided to start a campaign to officially honour the Grandparents.
In 1978, it was President Jimmy Carter who appreciated her efforts and declared a Grandparent’s Day, announcing it as a national holiday. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Note: Every country has different days to celebrate grandparent’s day. In most countries, Grandmother’s Day is celebrated on the same day so check for Grandparent’s Day according to your country.
Which Countries Celebrate this Day?
Various countries celebrate this day as happily as the rest of the holidays. Some of these countries are:
- . In the U.S. it is celebrated on the Sunday following Labor Day. In 2024, the holiday will fall on September 8, 2024.
- In Australia, it is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. In 2024, it will be celebrated on 27th October
- In Canada, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in September. In 2024, it will be celebrated on September 8
- In India, Grandparent’s Day is celebrated in September. In 2024, it falls on September 8.
- In Spain, the day is celebrated on July 26 every year.
However, there is one exceptional country where grandparent’s day is celebrated individually. It is none other than Poland.
Celebration of Grandparent’s Day in Poland
Grandmother’s Day is celebrated on Jan 21 and Grandfather’s Day is celebrated on Jan 22 every year. It is one of the widely celebrated holidays in Poland. The grandchildren give their grandmothers flowers, cards and small gifts. Grandparents play an integral part in a Poland household.
According to research, Polish grandparents spend most of their time with their grandchildren in comparison to other countries. A grandmother takes up the role of caregiver and looks after her grandchildren.
The separate celebrations for both grandparents are proof that Poland has a different level of affection towards the older generation, whereas the other countries just have a single day of celebration for both of them.
Now it’s time to get some ideas for celebrating this day to make it even more memorable and affectionate. All the grandchildren reading this start curating ideas for Grandmother’s Day and Grandfather’s Day. If you are confused then have a look at the ideas I have gathered here for you.
Creative Ideas for the Celebration
Every grandparent’s dream is to have grandchildren who love them endlessly. Part of the reason is that the older generation becomes like children during their old age. They become unpredictable, and stubborn and have mood swings just like the children do. This is why they have a great affection towards young children.
Their presence makes the older generation happy while also being their companions. They feel young and playful with the kids. I’m sure you would want to give the best you can to your grandparents right? So let’s talk about the few ideas you can decide upon while planning your Grandparent’s Day celebration.
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1 Handmade cards
I think every celebration is incomplete without a card. We receive and give cards on birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many more. So, if you don’t want to celebrate it big but show genuine affection, I don’t think there’s anything better than a card, especially a handmade one.
So use your creativity and curate the simplest yet genuinely made with love, affectionate card for your grandparents this Grandparent’s Day. Pour out your heart into that card and later cherish the expressions on their faces.
2 Easy DIYs
Trying to make the day more decorative but not willing to use decorations from the market? Then you might want to consider these handmade ideas.
Handmade Drawings: If you know how to draw, then painting is not a big task for you. All you have to do is gather your paintbrush and colours and draw something for your grandparents. It can be anything they like, a memory of yours together.
Picture Frames or Albums: If you are creative, but not a good painter, you can get a printout of your grandparent’s favourite memory with you and convert it into picture frames or a whole album, with small decorations on the sides with flowers, designs, or whatever you wish to do.
3 A Video Montage
If you love to record moments with your family and friends, then you can create a video montage of your grandparents. If you already have small clips of your grandparents that’s excellent, but if you don’t start recording random moments of their lives. This would serve as a timeline for your grandparents, reminding them of good times.
4 Cooking Their Favorite Food
Your grandparents are already happy enough to have you in their lives, but you can make them more happy by cooking their favorite food yourself. Cooking is a form of love, so cook happy meals along with a complimentary cake for your old pals.
5 Poems and Speeches
We always have some creative writers among us, who love to write and express themselves through words. For such creative minds, writing poems for their grandparents should not be a big task. Furthermore, you can recite poems and speeches to your grandparents. I’m sure they will have a tear or two in their eyes.
6 Karaoke
Want to make the day more fun? Do a karaoke night. Sing your grandparents’ favorite songs and dance along. Make your grandparents sing too, let them travel back to their young days. You don’t even need to have a proper karaoke set, you can simply play the music on any device and sing along.
Final Note
There are many other creative ways to make your grandmother’s day or grandparent’s day more memorable and enjoyable. Let your grandparents spend the best time of their lives along with you and the rest of the family. I hope the above ideas helped you get a some insight to what all you can do on the special occasion.
