Celebrating Grandparents Day Honors the Guardians of Enduring Family Ties
National Grandparents Day, a special occasion to honour and celebrate the wisdom, love, and experience of grandparents, is observed in various countries around the world.
In the United States, the day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day, with this year's celebration scheduled for September 7, 2025. Senator Jennings Randolph introduced a resolution in the United States Senate to establish National Grandparents Day in 1973, and President Jimmy Carter signed the resolution into law in 1978, making it an annual observance.
Canada celebrates National Grandparents Day on the second Sunday of September, while Mexico marks the occasion on August 28th, with schools often organising events where children showcase performances dedicated to their grandparents.
In Europe, the celebration of Grandparents' Day was initiated by Charles Lansdorp, a known figure in the floriculture industry, in 1997. This led to its official recognition in Italy in 2005. Italy also celebrates Grandparents' Day on October 2nd, which is also Guardian Angels' Day in the Roman Catholic Church.
The forget-me-not is the official flower of National Grandparents Day, and popular gifts include gerbera daisies, hydrangeas, lilies, roses, and sunflowers. Roses, in particular, are a popular choice, and telling grandparents about what each rose color symbolizes can add to the celebration.
Grandchildren often present thoughtful gifts, like handmade crafts, photo albums, or sentimental items, to their grandparents as a token of appreciation. Intergenerational activities, such as workshops, storytelling sessions, and fun-filled games, are organised on National Grandparents Day to bring together people of different age groups.
In South Korea, families celebrate Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, where families visit the graves of their ancestors and share traditional dishes with their elders. Brazil celebrates Grandparents Day on July 26th, and it is an occasion marked with love and respect, with grandchildren often presenting gifts and flowers to their grandparents.
In some regions, communities organise special events and performances to celebrate Grandparents Day. However, countries other than Germany that celebrate Grandparents' Day on a different date than September 7, 2025, are not explicitly listed in the search results. No direct information is available on which countries observe Grandparents' Day on other dates in 2025.
Grandparents are considered the keepers of a clan's flame, holding together the family and passing down lineage traditions. They are cherished for their role in bridging the generation gap, strengthening family bonds, and celebrating wisdom and experience. National Grandparents Day is not just a day for gifts and cards; it has a deeper purpose that transcends cultural boundaries.
