National Holidays

I'm trying to keep track on my calendar of all the national holidays I become aware of. Both important, silly and uplifting. 

For instance yesterday was Grandparents Day (an important one in my book). Here is the history of this "very important" day. 

In 1969, nine-year-old Russell Capper sent President Nixon a letter suggesting that a day should be set aside in order to celebrate grandparents. On June 12, 1969, he received a letter back from Rose Mary Woods — Personal Secretary to the President — reading, “Dear Russell

Thank you for your letter to President Nixon. Your suggestion regarding a Grandparent’s Day is appreciated, but the President ordinarily issues proclamations designating periods for special observance only when a Congressional resolution authorizes him to do so. With best wishes, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President.”

Following this letter, Marian McQuade was recognized nationally by the U.S. Senate and by President Jimmy Carter as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade wanted to educate the youth about the importance of seniors and the contributions they have made throughout history. She urged the youth to “adopt” a grandparent and learn more about their lives, challenges, and desires for the future.

In 1977, Senator Randolph, with the help of other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents’ Day’.” Congress passed the legislation, proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparent’s Day. On August 3, 1978, Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation, and the day was finally celebrated the following year.

Thanks Russell!!!

I spent the day with three of my four grand kids and had a wonderful time. 

It is my goal to talk about these days on my blog and occasionally add a Make-N-Take video to help celebrate them. 

Today is Positive Thinking Day and while I did not create a Make-N-Take to go along with the theme I do plan on working all day so I'm going to put on my Positive Thinking cap and positively think that I will get lots and lots done. I also positively think that I will remember to post some picture proof on my blog tomorrow to record that I accomplished my goal. 

Guess that means I'd better get to work. 

How about you guys??