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Grandparents' Day
 

Grandparents' Day is held on the second Sunday in September to recognize the importance and celebrate the love of our grandparents. 

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Relationships with grandparents are often different than what you hold with your parents.  They may be more strict or more relaxed, but at the end of the day you know that they hold a special kind of love for you and will always be there to nurture, guide and protect whenever you need them to.

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Celebrate the grandparents in your life - your own, or your parents for your children - and let them know how grateful you are to have them, that you love them and spoil them like they spoil you!

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME​

  • Love / family

  • Choose a theme specific to their interests

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BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Casual attire. meaningful pieces that remind you of or you have received from your grandparents

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DÉCOR

  • Consider your theme

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Let the grandparents pick what to watch or something special you like to watch together 

  • Put on your grandparents' favourite type of music, or put together a playlist of songs all about grandparents

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FLOWERS

  • The official flower for Grandparents' Day is appropriately the forget-me-not

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Celebrate with their favourite meal or restaurant

  • Make or buy a special dessert or treat to sweeten the day

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FUN

  • Host brunch or a dinner party

  • Get some fresh air while going for a walk or playing lawn games

  • Family game night - board games, cards, charades, talent show, wholesome competition games​​​​​

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GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Flowers, a new plant, sweets, tickets for an upcoming event 

  • A greeting card with a sweet message​​​​​​​​​

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on past years with an organized slideshow or photo album

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QUOTES

  • "Happy Grandparents' Day!"​​​​

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TRADITIONS

  • Spending the day with your grandparents

  • Family supper

  • Attending a church service

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Homemade cards or art for grandparents

  • Read books and listen to music about grandparents

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