Parents' Day

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Parents' Day is a holiday similar to a combination of Father's Day and Mother's Day.

Contents 1 Parents' Day in South Korea 2 Parents' Day in the United States 3 Parent's Day in Vietnam 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Parents' Day in South Korea

In the Republic of Korea, Parents' Day (어버이 날) is celebrated on May 8. Usually, one gives a carnation with presents to his/her parents and/or sing the Parents' Day song. Click here to hear the song.

[edit] Parents' Day in the United States

In the United States, Parents' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of every July. This was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into law (36 U.S.C. § 135) for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children."

[edit] Parent's Day in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Parents' Day is held on July 7.

[edit] See also

• Public holidays in South Korea
• Holidays of the United States

[edit] External links

• White House press release proclaiming Sunday, July 23, 2006 as Parents' Day.