On March 1st, we celebrate grandmas! A day to honor those who spoil us and bring the whole family together. But do you know where this celebration comes from and who is behind it?
The month of March begins smoothly with the grandmother’s daycelebrated this year on Sunday 1er March 2026. Since 1987, this special day has taken place every first Sunday in March, offering grandchildren the opportunity to cherish their grandmother with attention and lovely gifts. A look back at the origins of this celebration, as well as our best ideas for presents, DIYs and cards to print to delight your grandmother.
Where does Grandmother’s Day come from?
Grandmother’s Day was born thanks to the Café Grand’Mère brandbelonging to the Jacobs Douwe Egberts group. Originally, the idea was to honor grandmas while creating a link with their flagship product. A way to highlight the attachment between grandmothers and grandchildren, and to celebrate the values of tenderness and generosity that they often embody. Like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, this commercial initiative quickly won over the general public. Behind this creation, the brand also sought to stand out and boost its sales. At the time, the concept caused quite a stir! Today, the marketing aspect has faded in favor of the essential: paying tribute to grandmothers and showing them love and gratitude.
What gift to give for Grandmother’s Day?
Looking for the perfect gift for Grandmother’s Day? If the bouquet of flowers remains a must, why not opt for a more personal present that really suits your tastes? For gourmet granniesfocus on sweets like macaroons, nougat or a box of chocolate truffles. If she likes to cooka recipe book to share together will be a hit.
More of a fan of going out? Offer them an original experience like a cruise on the Seine, a museum visit or a theater evening. Well-being sidea perfume, a beauty box or a session at the hairdresser will definitely please her. For connected granniesa personalized phone case, a cover for your tablet or even a new smartphone can be gifts that are as useful as they are appreciated.
If she loves natureopt for a shrub or aromatic plants to grow at home. And why not a family outing, a movie screening or a good restaurant to spend some time together? Finally, a pretty piece of clothing like a cozy cardigan, a scarf or a nice pair of leather gloves will combine style and practicality. And for an emotional gifta photo album revisited in the form of a family magazine, offered by FlexiLivre, will bring together all the precious memories alongside grandma.
Our gift ideas to make for a grandmother
And because it’s not just gifts bought in stores or on the Internet that give pleasure, you can opt for a homemade gift to give to your grandmother. A pretty drawing for grandma, a poem, a painting, a message embroidered on a piece of clothing… Discover all our DIY ideas for Grandmother’s Day :
Our “Grandmother’s Day” card templates to print
For Grandmother’s Day, the grandchildren will also be delighted to be able to write sweet words on these printable cards. You can ask your child to choose the model of their choice from a wide selection of cards to print for free on Hugo the Snail.
They will also be perfect to accompany gifts given to grandma. Grandmothers generally keep these tender little letters that go straight to their hearts forever!
