Grandparents Day or World Grandparents Day is celebrated on the 26th of July

O grandparents day, or as it is popularly known as Grandmother's Day or Grandmother's Day, in Brazil is celebrated annually on the day July 26.

It is commemorative date Its main objective is to thank and honor all grandparents, for all the affection and love we received during our lives.

The role of grandparents it's big importance in children's lives, they represent a family reference, a source of stories, reports and anecdotes that enhance children's social and intellectual development. In addition, the grandparents they represent a special form of love, different from that of parents”;

Phrases and messages for Grandparents' Day

On Grandparents' Day or World Grandparents' Day, a wonderful suggestion to honor and demonstrate our affection in a simple and true way. phrases and messages for Grandparents' Day, check some:

• Especially today on World Grandparents Day I miss you, Grandpa, the wisdom of your words and the love you always gave me.
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• World Grandparents Day is today, but for me, it's always time to show all my love and affection for my grandparents!
• A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the children and not the television. Unknown author
• Mine are an example of life, I love them and I wish them a Happy day!
• My grandparents aren't here anymore, but I know they're looking at me from above. Happy World Grandparents Day!
• They keep the marks of a lifetime in their eyes and on their skin. They keep within themselves a multitude of knowledge that they transmit to us, it is with them that we learn. They learned to deal with “wounds” in an admirable way. They give each other intensely each day… Giving them back their love is the least we can do. So much for saying that words are missing… (Blue Shell )
• Every generation laughs at their parents, ridicules their grandparents, and admires their great-grandparents. (S. Maugham);
• Life would be infinitely happier if we could be born at 80 years old and were slowly reaching 18. (Mark Twain )
• I discovered the secret of eternal youth. I lie about my age. (Bob Hope)

The Origin of Grandparents Day or World Grandparents Day

In order to honor the Santa Ana and São Joaquim, who are the parents of Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus Christ o (World Grandparents' Day or Grandma's Day) was raised.

In the Catholic Church, Santa Ana and São Joaquim are considered the patrons of all grandparents.

Santa Ana and São Joaquim

Very little is known about Santa Ana. It is known that this was the mother of Mary of Nazareth, wife of St. Joachim and Grandmother of Jesus. It is also known that after the birth of the Virgin Mary, this one would have had one or two more daughters, as God had released them after Joaquim had stayed 40 days in the desert. The names of these daughters are: Maria Salomé and Maria de Cleopas.

The biographical data we know about Mary's parents were bequeathed by the Proto-Evangelo of James, a work cited in several studies by the fathers of the Eastern Church, such as Epiphanius and Gregory of Nyssa.

July 26

In 1584, Pope Gregory VIII canonized the grandparents of Jesus Christ, hence the choice of this date (July 26) for the celebration.

Activity Suggestions

When it's time to honor your grandparents (grandmother or grandfather), There are several activities to celebrate this date, see some:

• A special lunch;
• Have a picnic;
• Family meeting;
• To fish;
• Kitchens with your grandparents;
• Write a poem or poem;
• Making a Card;
• Making a mural or panel;
• among others…

Grandparents Day Gift

Check out some ideas for your Gift for World Grandparents Day. We can use different materials to make your souvenir, check out a small list of items you can use:

• Glue;
• Cards;
• Photos 3×4 or larger for frame;
• Scissors (If you are going to work with children, remember to use pointless scissors);
• Cardboard, TNT and/or EVA;
• Recyclable materials (caps, pet bottles, etc);
• Various molds (They will help you when making a specific design;
• Sulfite Sheets;
• Cards;
• strings;
• Pencils, pens and pen/nice brush;
• Etc.

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