Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, each year. The main idea behind Grandparents’ Day is to create a bond stronger between grandparents and grandchildren and pay respect to the indispensable role played by grandparents in their grandchildren’s lives. Grandparents pass on distilled wisdom to their grandchildren based on their lives rich experiences. So, celebrating Grandparents’ Day is appreciating them for the enduring and unconditional support they offer to their grandchildren.
The origin of Grandparents’ Day dates back to when the United States Congress passed legislation declaring the first Sunday of September as Grandparents’ Day, as it is the start of autumn.
Grandparents’ Day Celebration Ideas at Home
1. Making a handmade card
Grandchildren often make cute handmade greeting cards for their beloved grandparents. They write about how much they love and adore their grandparents and how important they are in their lives. Grandchildren can also give flowers along with handmade cards and handmade letters.
2. Play Indoor games
One of the best ways to celebrate Grandparents’ Day is to play indoor games with them. There are a plethora of games such as ludo, chess, housie, crossword, jigsaw puzzle, dumb charades, and more. Let the fun begin with exciting board games and other indoor games like carrom board.
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View Collection3. Listen to stories:
Another way to celebrate Grandparents’ Day is to listen to interesting stories told by your grandparents. These stories could be mythological in nature, or based on real incidents. Let them share their timeless wisdom and viewpoints with their grandchildren.
4. Do Not Forget to Gift Them
Show your love to your grandparents by surprising them with good gift items such as cotton bedsheets, cups and mugs, cushion covers, etc. Make sure you choose a gift based on their taste and liking.
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5. Baking ‘n’ cooking together:
This year, celebrate Grandparents’ Day by baking or cooking together. Let your grandparents teach you some secret family recipes or in turn you can show them your culinary skills and surprise them pleasantly. Either way, it's a great way to spend time together. Check out bakeware items online at Vaaree.
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6. The Photo Album:
Take out the old vintage photo albums and go through every photograph with your grandparents. In the digital era where selfies have taken over the charm of real photo albums, it's indeed a delight to go through old photographs securely pasted on a photo album. You can also gift them nice photo frame with your picture in it.
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7. The scrapbook:
Scrapbook is a wonderful way to create memories and cherish them for a lifetime. Create a scrapbook with your grandparents jotting down beautiful and captivating moments spent together.
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8. Picnic:
Who doesn’t like going for picnics? Picnics are so rejuvenating! Arrange for a picnic with your beloved grandparents. Pack sandwiches, juices, cookies and other food items in jute baskets. Take along the mats, some outdoor games or board games, bread and fruit baskets and have a great picnic experience with them at the nearby park or a popular picnic spot in your locality.
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9. DIY Craftwork:
Exchange some creative DIY craft activities. It could be like learning knitting or crochet from your grandparents or showing them your craft prowess to them. The main idea is to spend a mesmerizing Grandparents' Day together that you will be cherishing throughout your life.
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10. Karaoke night:
What about arranging a karaoke night with your grandparents? Play some old songs that you have seen them humming often and let them sing along with you! You can also recite a poem, speech or a story just for your grandparents.
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11. Teaching technology to them:
You can also spend Grandparents’ Day by teaching the latest technology to your grandparents on smartphone or laptop. Let them update themselves with the technological advancement going on nowadays and make use of them to keep themselves physical and mentally fit.
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12. Sleepover:
If your grandparents live in a different place, you can visit them and spend the entire night with them. Sleepover with your grandparents with unending storytime and their handmade cookies is a great idea!
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13. Gardening:
Gardening is a great way to spend time together with your grandparents. Sow a seed or plant a tree with your grandparents and learn about the distilled knowledge about various natural plants and ways of keeping them healthy and flourishing.
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In schools and in colleges also Grandparents’ Day is celebrated by inviting them to school and arranging engaging events for them such as games, speeches, storytelling, singing, planting trees, and so on.
Thus, Grandparents’ Day is a very thoughtful way to bring closer the lovely bond shared by grandparents and their grandchildren. Make the most of it and create memories for a lifetime!
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FAQs:
What is Grandparents' Day and when is it celebrated?
Grandparent’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September each year to show your love and affection towards one’s grandparents.
What are some ways to celebrate Grandparents' Day with young children?
On Grandparents' Day, grandchildren can spend quality time with them by listening to their stories, gardening together, watching a movie, playing board games, baking together or listening to their favourite songs together.
What are some thoughtful gifts for grandparents?
Some thoughtful gifts for grandparents are soft bedding, coffee mugs, vases, showpieces, photo frames, planters, gardening tools, and so on.
What are some ways to honor grandparents who have passed away?
One can honour grandparents who have passed away by making their favourite meal, making a donation, lighting an oil lamp or a candle, listening to their favourite music and so on.