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Something Sweet for Your Sweetest!

Posted by Mon, Oct 10, 2011 @ 11:13 AM

Della Gillespie Mendenhall

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 Sweetest Day is Oct. 15th!

Sweetest Day was first observed in 1921, which I found surprising because I thought it was a much younger holiday. Like many people, I thought it was a holiday made up recently by retailers to boost up October sales.  The holiday came about with what I believe is good intentions.

Sweetest Day was originally meant to be a day to remember husbands, boyfriends, elderly, sick and orphaned children. A committee of 12 confectioners planned the first Sweetest Day and they distributed over 20,000 boxes of candy orphans, the elderly, and the poor. They used the tag line “ The Sweetest Day in the year”.  I like the fact they gave away all of that candy to well deserving people.

 Teddy Bear Bouquet avonBut today it focused more on remembering husbands, boyfriends, wives and girlfriends. There is nothing wrong with showing your appreciation for someone special in your life! Sometimes it does take a holiday like this to remind us to thank those we love.  But in a perfect world, I would like this holiday to return to its humble beginnings. It should be about the other people in our lives everyday that we appreciate very much but don’t say it.

This Sweetest Day remember someone special in your life and remember those who may need a little sweetness in their lives. Drop off some candy at the local shelter or bring your grandparents some flowers and chocolates!  Honestly, your grandparents will just be happy to see you!

Watch this video with gift ideas for your “Sweetest”.

 

 

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