Grandmother's Day
January 21, Sunday
History of the holiday
Grandmother's Day in Poland was established in 1965, when the newspaper "Express Wieczorny" proposed this idea as a way to celebrate the importance of grandmothers in the family and society. Since then, this day has become popular and is widely celebrated in the country.
How Grandmother's Day is celebrated
Congratulations. On this day, grandchildren usually congratulate their grandmothers, call them on the phone, send cards or give gifts. Often, families have small celebrations where everyone gets together.
Gifts. Gifts can range from flowers and sweets to more personalized items, such as photo frames with family photos or hand-made items.
Family events. Some families organize lunches or dinners in honor of their grandmothers, where they can enjoy communication and a pleasant atmosphere.
Creative gifts. In schools and kindergartens, children often prepare special crafts or drawings for their grandmothers, which become touching and memorable gifts.
Media. The media often publish articles and programs dedicated to this holiday, which talk about the importance of grandmothers and how important it is to appreciate their contribution to the family.
Grandmother's Day in other years
- 2021 January 21, Thursday
- 2022 January 21, Friday
- 2023 January 21, Saturday
- 2025 January 21, Tuesday