American Family Day
| American Family Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Arizona, United States |
| Date | First Sunday in August |
| 2024 date | August 4 (2024年08月04日) |
| 2025 date | August 3 (2025年08月03日) |
| 2026 date | August 2 (2026年08月02日) |
| 2027 date | August 1 (2027年08月01日) |
| Frequency | annual |
American Family Day is the 14th state-recognized holiday in Arizona, Title 1-301.[1] [2] American Family Day, much like Mother's Day or Father's Day is a non-paid holiday established as a separate day to appreciate family members by spending time with them. Families are discouraged from buying gifts or other material items.
Arizona resident, John Makkai, is credited with pushing the holiday through the Arizona legislation. American Family Day began as a 1-year proclamation, signed by then Governor Raúl Héctor Castro, declaring August 7, 1977 American Family Day. The following year, American Family Day was signed into law as an official Arizona holiday by Governor Bruce Babbitt. The holiday also caught on in several other states, including North Carolina[3] and Georgia.
From the Georgia Department of Education Parent Engagement Program,[4] "American Family Day – this day brings families together to share their love and appreciation of one another."
See also
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- Family Day
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Hallmark holiday
- International Mother's Day Shrine
- International Women's Day
- May crowning
- Mothering Sunday
- National Grandparents Day
References
[edit ]- ^ "American Family Day website". John Makkai. Archived from the original on 2012年04月25日. Retrieved 2011年10月16日.
- ^ "Arizona Laws". Arizona State Legislature. 2011年07月19日. Archived from the original on 2015年05月01日. Retrieved 2011年10月16日.
- ^ "North Carolina General Statutes § 103-7 American Family Day". onecle. 2010年03月28日. Retrieved 2011年10月16日.
- ^ "Georgia Department of Education Parent Engagement Program Important Dates 2011–2012 – Mark your calendars!" (PDF). Georgia Department of Education. 2011年04月29日. Retrieved 2011年10月16日.[permanent dead link ]
External links
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- Arizona State Laws – Attorney.org Archived 2012年02月16日 at the Wayback Machine