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Family Day is a public holiday in the countries of Angola, Israel, Namibia, South Africa, Uruguay, Vanuatu, and Vietnam; in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; in the American states of Arizona and Nevada; and as the second day of Songkran in Thailand.
As Family Day is not a federal statutory holiday, employees of the federal government (such as public servants and postal workers) work on this day in all provinces. The timing of Family Day also coincides with the United States' holiday of Presidents' Day (also known as Washington's Birthday, among other names).
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.
Gotcha Day" greeting cards are widely available and personalized "Gotcha Day" souvenirs have become a cottage industry. [12] Re-telling the story of the child's arrival, as part of the family legend, is often highlighted. If the child was adopted from another culture, traditional food and music may be incorporated. [13]
Global Family Day One Day of Peace and Sharing, is celebrated every January 1 [1] in the United States as a global day of peace and sharing. Global Family Day grew out of the United Nations Millennium celebration, "One Day In Peace".
“In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley “It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness ...
Yaretzi Martinez's family home survived the Eaton fire, but many of her family and friends' homes did not. "I'm just worried about my aunt," the 13-year-old says. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
Independence Day: Declaratoria de la Independencia: From the Empire of Brazil in 1825. October 12: Day of the Americas: Día de las Américas: In place of Columbus Day: November 2: All Souls' Day: Día de los Difuntos: In place of All Souls' Day: December 25: Family Day: Día de la Familia: In place of Christmas Day (Navidad).