More than 40 years ago, a man from Cleveland came up with the idea of showing the city’s orphans and shut-ins that they hadn’t been forgotten by distributing small gifts to them on a Saturday in October. The celebration of what came to be called Sweetest Day soon spread to Detroit and other American cities. Although it is still supposed to be an occasion to remember others with a kind act, a word of encouragement, or a long-overdue letter, local merchants in cities where Sweetest Day is observed usually get together and promote the day as a time to purchase gifts. Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary