Why We Have Grandparents Days

The first Grandparents Day was celebrated in West Virginia in 1973. Five years later congress passed legislation making the first Sunday after Labor Day the nationally recognized day to honor our Grandparents. Signify reaching ones autumn years September was chosen as the month to pay tribute to our Grandmas and Grandpas.

Spending time with your Grandparents, sharing memories and stories of their lives are some of the best times we (grandchildren) can have. When we can’t be with our dear Grandparents on their special day of recognition, we send lovely flowers to let them know how much we cherish them and love them.

Ideas For Grandparent’s Day Flower Arrangements

Grandma will love a "Nanna’s Flower Garden" arrangement. Perhaps your Nanna grows certain flowers, loves roses or gerbera daisies; if so you can have your local florist make a special arrangement with all your grandma’s favorite flowers. Grandfather will love the "Remember When Bouquet"; have your florist create a special flower arrangement and tuck in a card with a favorite time you and he shared … this one is guaranteed to bring a smile.

It is also a good time to send or give flowers to shut-in’s or those in nursing homes who might just be in need of a special day of recognition. Why not use Grandparents Day to provide someone a special day, it will bright up their lives and enrich yours.