AMERICAN FAMILY DAY
Established as a day discouraging families from buying gifts or other material items to celebrate, American Family Day is intended as a separate day to appreciate family members by spending time with them.
Now annually celebrated across the United States on the first Sunday in August, this day began as a 1-year proclamation signed by Governor Raul Castro, declaring August 7, 1977 as American Family Day. The following year, Governor Bruce Babbit signed American Family Day into law as an official Arizona holiday.
Established as a day discouraging families from buying gifts or other material items to celebrate, American Family Day is intended as a separate day to appreciate family members by spending time with them.
Now annually celebrated across the United States on the first Sunday in August, this day began as a 1-year proclamation signed by Governor Raul Castro, declaring August 7, 1977 as American Family Day. The following year, Governor Bruce Babbit signed American Family Day into law as an official Arizona holiday.