Family Day

 Introduction and Origin-

Family day is celebrated on the third Monday of every February and was first celebrated in 1990. It took nearly two decades for other provinces began to create the holiday known as Family Day. Alberta was the only province to have a statutory holiday in February until Saskatchewan began observing it on 2007. The holiday was proclaimed by Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley, on the advice of her premier, Don Getty. Premier Getty said it was important for Albertans to spend time with their families and this holiday would emphasize the importance of family values. Getty faced considerable criticism at the time many employers felt that an additional statutory holiday was an unnecessary financial burden. Ontario and British Columbia observed this day in year 2008 and 2019 respectively. The same Day is a Statuary Holiday in three other provinces and on the territory for different reasons. Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel Day, Nova Scotia and Yukon celebrate Heritage Day, Prince Edward people celebrate Islander Day since the holiday falls smack dab in the middle of one of the coldest months of the year.

Ways of celebration –

What is a better way to celebrate the family day than cooking a meal together with lots of laughs and giggles, Family day is all about spending and enjoying with family so activities aimed at whole family like art Exhibitions, watching movies , skating outdoor ice rinks, playing board games, and taking part in crafts are planned. As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends.

How do Kids celebrate Family Day?

Family day is a day to understand the importance of people who make our life better so on this day kids learn the importance of family. Kids on this Day make your own card, go out with family and enjoy the weather along with hot chocolate and cookies. Movie night is the major attraction for kids, playing different games with their family members and friends is another important involving activity for kids. 

Books for Family day –

·         The family book (link)

·         Who is in a family? (link)

·         Two homes (link)

·         Love makes a family (link)

·         Homemade Love (link)

·         Better Together (link)

·         First Laugh (link)

 

Quotes about family –

• “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” –Michael J. Fox
• “The memories we make with our family is everything.” –Candace Cameron Bure
• “Family is family.” –Linda Linney
• “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” –George Santayana
• “In time of test, family is best.” –Burmese Proverb
• “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” –George Burns
• “The informality of family life is a blessed a condition that allows us all to become our best while looking our worst.” –Marge Kennedy
• “Being part of a family means smiling for photos.” –Harry Morgan

 

Ways to wish on family Day –

·       ·          It is a great day to celebrate the bonds and joy we share together. Hope to spend every family day with my precious bunch.

·         . God has blessed us with such an amazing daughter like you. No matter what, you will always remain our little princess. Happy family day! We love you so much.

·         . Let us all come together, spread love and positivity and celebrate the day with the best intentions of the heart. Happy family day, dear.

·         . I hope you know that you will always find us by your side no matter what the situation is. Love you so much, son. Happy family day!

·         Family is you, me and our kids. I want to hug you all and say – love you so much. Happy family day!

·         I want to start my day with wishes to my family – with you my life is full of colours and happiness. Thank you for everything and happy family day!

·         Mom, dad, brother and sister – it‘s our family four. Let‘s this family day be unique and incomparable. Kisses!

 

Gifts ideas on Family Day –

·        Custom Family Character Mug (link)

·        Cable Protectors (Link)

·        Personalized Family Name metal Sign (Link)

·        Snack Care Package ( link)

·        Super hero Pillow ( link)