Associated with religious origins, it is celebrated every July 26. The objective is to assess their role in families.
Each July 26in the Argentina and other countries in the world, the Grandparents’ daya day dedicated to assessing the fundamental role they play These figures in the formation, affection and transmission of values to new generations. The choice of date is associated with the liturgical festival of San Joaquín and Santa Anaparents of the Virgin Mary And, therefore, grandparents of Jesus.
The origin of the celebration
Although there are no direct records in the Bible, the story of the Protoevangelio de Santiagoan apocryphal text dated around the year 150offers details about the life of Maria and his family. According to that letter, Joaquín and Ann They lived a long time without being able to have children, which generated criticism of Joaquín by the community. Faced with that suffering, the man retired to the desert during 40 dayswhere he dedicated himself to prayer and fasting.
For its part, Ann experienced the appearance of an angel, according to the Catholic Information Agency (ACI Press)which announced: “Ana, the Lord has heard your prayer: you will conceive and give birth. Of your belly fruit will be discussed worldwide”
Shortly after, with Joaquín’s return, they both discovered that they were waiting for a son. Of that miracle would be born Mariawho later would be the mother of Jesus and one of the most venerated figures of Catholicism.
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Other dates to celebrate grandparents
In addition to July 26there are other dates that pay tribute to grandparents individually. In the case of The grandmotherits day is celebrated Second Sunday of Novemberwhile the Grandfather’s day He takes place Third Sunday of August. Each of these commemorations seeks to rescue the value of experience, wisdom and unconditional love that characterize the elderly in the family nucleus.
Ten phrases to honor them
On this special day, many people choose to express their love with words that They recognize the legacy of their grandparents. Next, a selection of famous phrases To share:
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“Although my experience is so short and my task so new, I have in my parents and grandparents an example that I can continue with certainty and confidence,” Queen Elizabeth II.
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“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. But the old beautiful works of art,” Marjory Barslow-Greenbie.
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“There are no more beautiful complicit lives than the grandfather; in him we have a father, a teacher and a friend,” Leticia Yamashiro.
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“How important are grandparents in the life of the family to communicate that heritage of humanity and faith that is essential for every society!”, Pope Francis.
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“Your parents and grandparents sacrificed a lot to have freedom without suffering what they suffered. Use this beautiful right to ensure that the darkness of the past never returns,” Nelson Mandela.
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“No one can do for children what grandparents do. Grandparents spread stars dust on the lives of young children,” Alex Haley.
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“Just when the woman thinks her work is finished, she becomes grandmother,” Edward H. Dreschnack.
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“One of the joys of being grandfather is to see the world again through the eyes of a child,” David Suzuki.
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“Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary for children as vitamins,” Joyce Alliston.
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“The simplest toy, one that even the youngest child can use, is called grandfather,” Sam Levenson.
This date seeks to be an opportunity to reflect on the role of grandparents and give back, even in part, the love and dedication they offer throughout life.
Source: Ambito
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