Celebrate Grandma and Grandpa on National Grandparents Day

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Grandparents often hold a special place in our hearts. Frequently kind and generous, grandmas and granddads are a source of cozy comfort that creates memories that will last a lifetime. And every year grandchildren of all ages are encouraged to celebrate that special relationship on National Grandparents Day.

Watch a grandson's vintage truck restoration surprise his grandpa

Blake Kincheloe surprises his grandfather Richard Kincheloe in Lebanon, MO, by secretly restoring his 1954 International pickup truck.

Though not a public holiday, National Grandparents Day was officially recognized on the orders of President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Since then it’s been observed on the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, which this year is September 8.

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Watch the video at the top to see a pregnancy reveal produce a grandma classic!

Ways to celebrate the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren include:

• Gift and card-giving. Some 4 million greeting cards are sent each year on National Grandparents Day.

• Suggest younger kids have a sleepover at their grandparents' house.

• Enjoy an activity with grandparents, like crafting, scrapbooking, cooking, or walking.

• Communicate, share your thoughts on life, and listen to grandparents reminisce.

Watch grandparents realize who's standing behind them in their picture

Two Colombian grandparents unexpectedly met their granddaughter for the first time when their son photobombed their picture holding his baby.

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However you choose to celebrate the day, just make sure your grandparents or your kids' grandparents are left in no doubt about how much they’re valued and loved.

Family of 7 takes in elderly neighbor as honorary grandpa

After Paul Callahan's wife died, a neighboring family of seven ensures the 82-year-old is invited to every holiday, cookout and household gathering.

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