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Sweetest Day Third Saturday in October More than 40 years ago, a man from Cleveland came up with the idea of showing the city's orphans and shut-ins that they hadn't been forgotten by distributing small gifts to them on a Saturday in October. Over the years, other Clevelanders took up the idea of spreading cheer not only to the underprivileged but to everyone. The celebration of what came to be called Sweetest Day soon spread to Detroit and other American cities. This holiday is unusual in that it is not based on any one group's religious beliefs or on a family relationship. Because it falls midway between Father's Day and Christmas, however, it has come to be regarded as a merchandising opportunity. Although it is still supposed to be an occasion to remember others with a kind act, a word of encouragement, or a long-overdue letter, local merchants in cities where Sweetest Day is observed usually get together and promote the day as a time to purchase gifts. SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 182 HolSymbols-2009, p. 927 Celebration days: Oct 15, 2011; Oct 20, 2012; Oct 19, 2013; Oct 18, 2014; Oct 17, 2015 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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