| Sweetest Day is the Third Sunday in October. This | | | | Of course over the years the celebration has turned |
| year it is October 18, 2008. | | | | into a great shopping occasion. It was, however, only |
| Sweetest Day is dedicated to the sweetheart in your | | | | intended to be an occasion to share a simple gift or |
| life. It is a time to recognize that special someone - | | | | token of love. Whether celebrating the day with a |
| whether a husband or wife, girlfriend or boyfriend or | | | | loved one or bringing candy or gifts to children in need, |
| young child. | | | | take the opportunity to bring a smile to the face of |
| Did you know that sweetest Day was founded | | | | someone special. |
| around 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio by Herbert Birch | | | | Popular gifts include a variety of candy gifts, cookie |
| Kingston. He was a local candy company employee. | | | | gifts and small gift ideas that make a perfect gift this |
| Herbert Birch Kingston wanted to bring cheer and joy | | | | Sweetest Day! Go ahead, bring a smile to your loved |
| to lives of children living in orphanages, those with | | | | one! If you are celebrating the day with someone |
| illness or disabilities and others often forgotten. He | | | | more special, there are a variety of fun and romantic |
| began distributing candy and small gifts. Many people | | | | gift ideas including personalized pillowcases or pajamas |
| throughout the country have never heard of Sweetest | | | | or frames that make great gifts for the occasion. And, |
| Day. It is said that it is celebrated or known more | | | | most of the item these gifts are very inexpensive. |
| throughout the Great Lakes Region. | | | | |