We've been hearing about a holiday coming up on Saturday (tomorrow). It seems to be similar to "Friendship Day" which is celebrated in Paraguay, Costa Rica, Guatemala and other Latin American countries. Here's what I found:
Sweetest Day 2008
When: Third Saturday in October
Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be "sweet" in order to get a little recognition.
Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.
The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends.
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YOU GUYS!!! I just got your package! You are amazing! Thank you so much for thinking of me, you are so sweet! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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