Sunday, September 10, 2006 is recognized as Grandparents Day in the US and Canada! About.com gives us some interesting trivia related to this day of honor:
- September was chosen because it symbolizes grandparents and other seniors are in the autumn years of life.
- In 1978, Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day, to recognize their contributions to society.
- It was the idea of Marian McQuade, a mother of 15, from West Virginia who was advocating for seniors and became a leader on senior issues.
- The official flower of this day is the forget-me-not, a symbol that encourages lasting relationships and nurturing between generations.
- The official grandparents day song is, "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa" by Johnny Pill and recorded by legends such as Bobby Vinton and Wayne Newton.
So grandparents, I hope you have a wonderful day, and realize you are very much appreciated!
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