Thursday, July 24, 2014

History of Parent's Day

Taken from Wikipedia

Parents' Day   

Parents' Day is a holiday similar to a combination of Father's Day and Mother's Day.

International

The United Nations proclaimed June 1 to be the Global Day of Parents "to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship".[1] It is the same day as International Children's Day.

In the United States

In the United States, Parents' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of every July. This was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into law (36 U.S.C. § 135) for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children." The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Trent Lott. It was supported by members of the Unification Church which also celebrates a holiday called Parents' Day, although on a different date.[2][3] Parents' Day is celebrated throughout the United States.[4]

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Until next time,
Cherise, the Mompreneur

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