Grandparents' Day: Meaningful POD gift ideas for grandparents

Grandparents' Day is not only an occasion for children to express their deep gratitude to their grandparents, but also a great opportunity for POD sellers to increase sales with unique, personalized gift products. In this article, Threads Bold will fully introduce Grandparents' Day.

What is Grandparents' Day?

Grandparents' Day is a special holiday celebrated to honor the sacred relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. This is an opportunity for children to show their respect, gratitude and boundless love for their grandparents. Unlike Mother's Day or Father's Day, Grandparents' Day is a day for both grandparents and grandparents, a day for family reunions of many generations. 

In the United States, the birthplace of this holiday, Grandparents' Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day . Therefore, in 2025, Grandparents' Day will fall on Sunday, September 7. This is a great opportunity for POD sellers to catch up with the trend, creating meaningful products for customers to give to their beloved grandparents.

History and Meaning of Grandparents' Day

1. History of birth

The story of Grandparents' Day began with the heart of a woman named Marian McQuade in West Virginia, USA. She is a mother of 15 children and a grandmother of 43 grandchildren. With the desire to raise awareness in the community about the great contributions and importance of the elderly in the family, she started a campaign for a special holiday dedicated to grandparents in 1970.

Ms. Marian McQuade believes that creating an official holiday will encourage younger generations to learn from the wisdom and life experiences of their grandparents, while reminding their descendants of the love and silent sacrifices of previous generations.

After years of tireless efforts, in 1978, US President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation, officially recognizing the first Sunday after Labor Day each year as National Grandparents' Day.

2. Deep meaning

Grandparents' Day is not just a day for giving gifts. It carries many layers of profound humanistic meaning:

• Honor and gratitude: This is an opportunity for children to express their deep gratitude for the great contributions of their grandparents. Grandparents are not only the ones who gave birth to and raised their parents, but also the ones who protected, loved and educated their grandchildren.
• Generational Connection: This holiday creates a precious opportunity for generations in the family to come closer together. Children have time to listen to stories and valuable life experiences from grandparents, while grandparents feel the care and love from their children and grandchildren.
• Preserving family values: In modern society, when traditional values are gradually fading away, Grandparents' Day contributes to strengthening the family foundation, reminding each person of their roots and the importance of family love.
• Passing on love: This is the day for children to “repay” the unconditional love that their grandparents have given them. A small gift or a sincere wish is enough to warm their hearts.

  Why is POD suitable as a gift for Grandparents' Day?

  

  The gift market for the elderly often requires sophistication, sincerity and a strong personal touch. This is the “stage” for the POD industry to shine. Instead of mass-produced gifts, POD products bring different values, completely suitable as gifts for grandparents.

  • Unique personalization: This is the most outstanding advantage of POD. Customers can easily customize the product by adding family photos, children's names, meaningful wishes or a special anniversary. A T-shirt with a picture of the whole family, a mug with the words "Grandma No. 1" or a warm blanket with all the children's names printed on it will become a unique gift that cannot be found in any other store.
  • Evokes emotions and memories: POD gifts are often associated with memories. An old photo printed on a canvas, a beloved joke of Grandpa designed on a T-shirt, or a picture of grandchildren gathering on a cushion… all have the ability to evoke beautiful memories, creating a strong emotional connection. For grandparents, gifts containing memories are always more precious than any expensive item.
  • Practicality and applicability: POD products are not only beautiful but also very useful in the daily life of grandparents. A funny printed apron for grandma, a ceramic cup for grandpa to drink tea every morning, or a warm hoodie for cold days. These items will always be present in the lives of grandparents, as a constant reminder of the love of their children and grandchildren.
  • Messages of love are clearly expressed: With POD, you can easily convey messages of love directly and creatively. Beautifully designed slogans and wishes will help customers express their feelings more easily.
  • Reasonable cost and low risk for sellers: For sellers, the POD model does not require inventory, which helps minimize financial risk. You can freely create and test many different designs without worrying about capital backlog. This allows you to create a diverse product catalog that meets the different preferences of customers.

    POD Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day

    To create a successful campaign, choosing the right product for the elderly is extremely important. Below are some suggestions for POD products that are both practical and easy to personalize to win the hearts of grandparents.

    1. Fashion gifts and accessories

    • T-shirt : Classic but never out of date. T-shirt is the easiest product to sell.
      • Niche: Couple T-shirts for grandparents, T-shirts with names/pictures of grandchildren, T-shirts with humorous or meaningful slogans about the role of grandparents.
      • Note: Choose soft, airy cotton material, comfortable shirt form, not too tight. The color palette should prioritize neutral, elegant colors such as white, beige, navy blue, gray.
    • Hoodie/Sweatshirt: A warm and practical gift for cold days.
      • Niche: The design can be similar to a t-shirt but focus on coziness, such as “Grandma's arms are the warmest” or “Team Grandpa.”
    • Apron: The perfect gift for grandparents who love to cook.
      • Niche: Print fun sayings like “Grandma's Kitchen is Number One,” “Home Chef,” accompanied by a name or cute illustration.
    • Baseball cap (Cap): Suitable for grandparents who like gardening, walking or participating in outdoor activities.
      • Niche: Embroider simple text like “Super Grandpa”, “Best Grandma”, or the logo of a “club” chaired by a grandparent (e.g. “Plant Lovers Club”).

    2. Home decoration gifts

    • Ceramic cup (Mug): An indispensable item in every family.
      • Niche: Mugs printed with family photos, chibi images of grandparents and grandchildren, magical color-changing mugs, or printed with meaningful good morning wishes.
    • Pillow: Provides comfort and is a lovely decoration.
      • Niche: Family tree pillows with family members' names, pillows with maps of places the family has traveled together, or simply a large family photo.
    • Blanket: A gift that symbolizes protection and warmth.
      • Niche: Blankets printed with collages of souvenir photos, blankets printed with loving messages from grandchildren. The soft sherpa fleece material will be a big plus.
    • Canvas Print: Turn memorable moments into works of art.
      • Niche: Print grandparents' wedding photos, extended family photos, or landscape paintings of the homeland. This is a luxurious gift with high storage value.
    • Doormat: A unique and fun gift.
      • Niche: Print a welcome message like “Welcome to Grandma’s House – Where Love Begins and Rules End” or “Your House, Your Rules.”

    3. Other unique products

    • Personalized desk/wall calendar: Helps grandparents remember important family dates. Each month can be a different commemorative photo.
    • Phone Case: For grandparents who use smartphones. Printing pictures of their grandchildren on the case will make them smile every time they pick up their phone.
    • Tote Bag: Convenient for her when going to the market or temple. Printed with floral motifs or meaningful sayings about family.