Many people assume that Sweetest Day originated fairly recently with retailers that were interested in promoting the sale of cards and gifts. But the day was actually created in 1922 by Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist in Cleveland, OH. Kingston worked for a local candy maker, and he wanted to brighten the lives of those who were isolated, lonely, or without family. He chose a Saturday in October to distribute candy and other small gifts to hospitals, nursing homes, and orphanages.
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