<p>A Flemish grandmother embraces a child in Belgium in 1917.<br>
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Dates of the photographs in this gallery have been included when possible and match the information available in National Geographic's photographic archives. Many dates for these archived photos are unknown.</i></p>
A Flemish grandmother embraces a child in Belgium in 1917.
Dates of the photographs in this gallery have been included when possible and match the information available in National Geographic's photographic archives. Many dates for these archived photos are unknown.
21 Touching Photos of Grandparents Around the Globe
In honor of National Grandparents Day, enjoy these poignant multi-generational family photos from the National Geographic archive.
ByLauren O'Brien
Published September 7, 2018
Grandparents play a special role in their grandchildren’s lives—as bestowers of life lessons, personal values, family traditions, and unconditional love. Whether they are helping their own children parent or have taken on the role of full-time caretakers, grandparents nurture their grandchildren emotionally, physically, and socially.
The day has since been adopted internationally, with celebrations in Australia, Poland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many other countries, but the date of each holiday varies. For instance, in the United Kingdom, it is observed on the first Sunday in October, and Poland recognizes grandmothers and grandfathers separately—on January 21 and January 22, respectively. (Related: Meet the Kickboxing Grandmothers of Korogocho)
To honor these deserving grandmas and grandpas, nanas and papas, abuelas and abuelos, grand-mères
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