Parents’ Day Celebration Ideas…

“One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.”
– Jim DeMint

Introduction

We all know there are days dedicated to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. And then a day to celebrate them both!
Parents’ Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of July. Hence, it is upcoming on July 28, 2013 this year. It is a day to appreciate the care, love and support that our parents never cease to provide.

How to celebrate

Invite your parents in advance to spend time with you on their day. Remember that the day is to honour your parents, so invite them to something they’ll enjoy. Consider something seasonal and outdoors, such as a family picnic or visit to a temple or even a pilgrimage, if inclined. To show your sentiments, if you are that kind, make a greeting card for your parents to thank them for being there with you through all ups and downs… consider using family photographs of you with your parents to bring back memories good ol’ memories. You can make a collage of them by hand, on computer, or get a professional’s help. Another good idea is to take your parents out, make them a meal, or plan an activity that you all will enjoy. Give them a gift if you can think of something that is meaningful. Or plan a surprise party for your parents and ask an adult friend to help you plan your Parents’ Day surprise party. Decorate the place where you are having your party. Make sure that you get there early enough to have the decorations finished before guests arrive.

Decorations for party

• Choose some good photographs of you and your parents, get them framed and place them in the party hall. If possible, highlight the area with some good lighting effects.
• Put your thoughtfulness into display with the help of a colourful banner that reads “Happy Parents’ Day “. Hang this at the entrance to the party hall or at a location that captures attention.
• Hang some good quotes on parents on walls, on curtains or place them on the tabletops. Add more baby-parent photos/statues etc. to tabletops to bring out the theme of the party.
• Place flower arrangements as centerpieces, hang them on walls as garlands or just decorate them in different patterns.
• Make sure that the entire event is aimed at providing your parents with some happy and delightful memories.
• Capture these good times in a photo album and give to your parents for keepsake.

Dress

• Match your dress to your parents’.
• If planning a party, ask others also to follow the same dress code (matching clothes for kids and their parents)

Games

Choose from Dumb Charades, Word puzzles, Chess, Playing cards to make Parents’ Day festivities more fun filled.
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Gift Ideas for Parents

As in any event, gifts have an important role to play. You could buy them a tour package to a place they wanted to visit but could not make it due to various reasons. You could gift them a stay at any rejuvenating centre or a health spa. Buy them books on their favourite subjects. You could buy them a set of wristwatches. Flowers and cards are also quite popular for this occasion.

Gift Ideas for Fathers

Gift him anything based on his interests and liking. If he is an avid book lover, you could opt for books on various topics like fiction and nonfiction. If he is interested in travelling, nature, computers, science, literature or classics, you could choose anything on these topics. If he is a music lover, you could choose from a wide variety of music ranging from pop, jazz, instrumental, movie songs and classics.
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Gift Ideas for Mothers

For mothers you could gift things like home durables, fashion accessories or pets. If she likes watching theater, movies or cultural shows, you could buy tickets for them. For a mother who loves gardening, gift her some hanging pots, indoor/outdoor plants, seeds or a gardening kit. Most moms would also like home appliances like microwaves, cookery set, steam iron, vacuum cleaner, a compact music system.

Music / Songs to dedicate

Music is the soul of the party. So have a good collection of songs appropriate to the theme, mood and age group of the guests. And if you like, dedicate some really meaningful songs to your parents.

Indian Bollywood Music

• Ye to sach hai from Hum Saath Saath Hain
• Re Mama Re Mama Re from Andaaz
• Ek Batta Do
• Papa Kehte Hain from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
• Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram (Tujhse Pehle Lunga Mummy Daddy Ka Naam)

Western Music

• Sunrise, Sunset, by Fiddler on the Roof
• Teach Your Children by Crosby Stills Nash and Young
• In my Daughters eyes by Martina McBride
• Father loves daughter by Paul Simon
• Someday by Britney Spears
• With Arms Wide Open by Creed
• Mama by spice girls
• My little girl by Tim Mcgraw
• Please remember by Leann rimes
• I will remember you by Sarah Mclachlan

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