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Old 16-Sep-2004, 13:10
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Default Possessive holidays

Does Grandparents Day absolutely require an apostrophe, showing possession? I've seen it both ways.
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Default Re: Possessive holidays

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Does Grandparents Day absolutely require an apostrophe, showing possession? I've seen it both ways.
Grandparents Day (A day for grandparents)
Grandparents' Day (A day belonging to Grandparents)

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