Visit Your Relatives Day
About Visit Your Relatives Day
When is Visit Your Relatives Day? This holiday is always celebrated on May 18
Visit Your Relatives Day encourages us to visit our family and loved ones. This May 18 holiday encourages us to get closer to our family members and to build (or re-build) family ties and relationships.
It’s easy to get out of touch with loved ones. Sometimes, we argue and fight. A little spat can blossom into a major issue. Other times, distance keeps us from seeing our parents or siblings more frequently. And, we lead busy lives. A visit with your family is sometimes limited to Christmas and a few other choice major holidays.
If you cannot visit your relatives today, we suggest you call them and/or send them a card. Both snail mail and online cards will do.
Important Note: If you don’t get to visit your mother-in-law today, you will have another chance on Mother-In-Law Day.
How to Celebrate and Participate in Visit Your Relatives Day
Ways to celebrate and participate in Visit Your Family Day:
- Go see the members of your family.
- If they are out of town, but close enough to visit them on a day trip by car, gas up your automobile and hit the road.
- If they live far away, book a flight.
- If you can’t see them today, at least give them a phone call.
Today's Quotes
“God gave us relatives. Thank God we can choose our friends.” – – Author Unknown
Bonus Quote: “One loyal friend is worth 10,000 relatives.” – – Euripides
History and Origin of Visit Your Relatives Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. I’m certain you will agree with me, that the concept of visiting relatives is a good one. So, having this holiday makes perfect sense.
This Day in History
In addition to Visit Your Relatives Day, here are some other things that happened on May 18:
- The Republican party nominates Abraham Lincoln for president. (1860)
- Gene Roddenberry suggests 16 names for Star Trek Captain. The list includes Kirk. (1965)
- Reggie Jackson, MLB player, “Mr. October”, was born on this day in 1946.
Related Holidays
People who like Visit Your Relatives Day will certainly want to celebrate in
Mother-In-Law Day – Of course, you love this holiday as much as you love your mother-in-law. Thus, this will be a big holiday for the two of you!
More May 18 Holidays
Additionally, here are more May 18 holidays for you to celebrate and enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in May. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous May Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Visit Your Relatives Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Painted Daisy
Recipe of the Day: Three Bean Salad
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