Having arrived in Italy a few years ago, Grandparents' Day actually originated several decades ago in the United States. Grandparents' Day, in fact, was born in the United States in a 1978 from there it spread throughout the world. The proposal started from a housewife, Marian McQuade, resident in West Virginia with his 15 children e 40 grandchildren. It was she who spoke about the idea to the president at the time, Jimmy Carter.
In Italy, the date of the was chosen October 2nd to celebrate grandparents. October 2, 2024 it is therefore the Party of the grandparents in the Belpaese. The date is fixed and – in Italy – it was established by the Parliament on July 31th, 2005 through law number 159, promulgated by the then President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
The festival was born for "celebrate the importance and role played by grandparents within families and society“. A useful celebration for discuss and delve deeper the issues relating to the growing functions assumed by grandparents in the family and in society. And, as provided for by the statute, even local authorities such as regions, provinces and municipalities, on the occasion of Grandparents' Day, can promote initiatives to enhance the role of grandparents. This is why there are often initiatives in various Italian towns.
Grandchildren's Day is celebrated on July 23rd.
The most beautiful phrases of grandparents' day
Here are some of the most beautiful phrases to exchange on WhatsApp for Grandparents' Day.
- The love of grandparents is never forgotten! (web)
- With you, every moment is special. (web)
- The simplest toys, the ones that even the smallest child can use, are called grandparents (Sam Levenson)
- Your wisdom is a precious treasure. (web)
- No one can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sprinkle stardust on children's lives. (Alex Haley)
- Your hugs are pure magic. (web)
- I couldn't ask grandparents best. (web)
- A grandfather's smile, a treasure to be kept among the greatest riches. (Anton Vanligt)
- Thank you for always being there, dear grandparents. Your affection is a precious treasure in my life. (web)
- Grandparents, you are the bond that holds our family together. I adore you. (web)
- Your hugs are my safe haven, grandparents. Thank you for always being there for me. (web)
- The younger generation is the arrow, the older is the bow. (John Steinbeck)
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