October 18th-Today is the Sweetest Day ever....along with Valentines day and Halloween,but who is paying attention? Although this holiday is sometimes referred to as a "Hallmark holiday," it is celebrated in parts of the United States, especially in Midwestern United States. Though not largely as popular as Valentines day, it is a day which offers all of us an opportunity to appreciate our loved ones. So here are ideas as to what to not give your Sweety or loved one:
1. An empty box of Chocolates(buy yourself one and then another for your sweety)
2. An attitude(Save that for another day)
3. Another day indoors watching the same old movie(Must be an event going on somewhere).CLICK HERE to find events.
History:Observed the 3rd Saturday in the month of October, Sweetest Day observance originated in Cleveland in 1922. Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underprivileged.(Source)