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Sep
Respect for the Aged Day is a special holiday in Japan when people show kindness and appreciation to older adults. It happens every year on the third Monday of September. On this day, families and communities say thank you to grandparents and elderly people for everything they have done. Children might make cards or give small gifts, and some towns have parties or performances where older people are celebrated. The day helps everyone remember to respect and take care of the elders in their lives, showing how important and valued they are in the community.
How to celebrate Respect for the Aged Day?
On "Respect for the Aged Day," you can make your grandparents feel special. Start the day by giving them a hug. Help them with their chores and make or draw a nice card. Spend time listening to their stories or looking at photos together. You could bake their favorite cookies or cook a nice meal with your family. Play a board game or watch a movie they like. If they enjoy hobbies like gardening or puzzles, join them. At the end of the day, tell them how much you love them and how important they are to you.
Where Respect for the Aged Day is celebrated?
- - Japan
