Did you know that the first Sunday after Labor Day is National Grandparents Day in the United States. The special day was given by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. The September date was chosen to signify the "autumn years" of life to honor grandparents everywhere, to give grandparents the opportunity to show love to their childrens' children and for children to become aware of the information and knowledge that the older generation has to offer.
Below we have added a compiled list of popular Grandparent names. Whether you call your Grandparent a name on the list or another special name, no doubt they have played an important part in your life.
Common Names
Grandmother,Grandfather, Grandma, Grandpa, Oma - German, Opa - German, NaiNai - Chinese, Ye Ye - Chinese, Seanathair & Daideo - Irish, Grand-mere - French, Grand- pere or Pepere - French, Ya-ya - Greek, Pappous - Greek, Babcia - Polish, Dziadzia (Polish = grandfather).
Being a Grandparent marks an important chapter in persons life. Whether celebrating Grandparent's Day, a Grandparent birthday or holidays with Grandparents, look for gift ideas that are special keepsake gifts.
Grandparents are proud to wear special t-shirts, drink from personalized mugs with artwork or messages of love, or display hand-drawn pictures. They love to display photographs that show off their grandchildren. A favorite for any Grandmother is personalized jewelry with the birth months of her grandchildren or names scripted in the jewelry.
Don't forget when looking for a gift for your grandparent, give a gift of love and imagination.
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