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3rd sunday of june
father's
day
United States
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i s t o r y
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Unlike modern Mother's Day, which
grew out of ancient springtime festivals celebrating fertility and
mother goddesses, the observance of Father's Day is purely a 20th
century development. Dedicated to celebrating men who have had a
paternal role in someone's life and honoring the importance of
fatherhood, Father's Day was a grateful daughter's idea to honor the
devotion of and show appreciation for the sacrifices made by her widowed
father to raise his six children by himself.
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r a d i t i o n s
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It is customary for fathers to
take the spotlight on this day. Whether it is through manning the grill
for a special family barbeque or get-together, or being the recipient of
flowers, cards, drawings, notes, poems, the unique role of fathers and
everything they do for their families on a daily basis is celebrated and
honored. Sometimes, children and other family members even go as far as
to complete the household chores normally relegated for Dad. Don't just
give him yet another tie – brainstorm and do something exceptional to
express your gratitude and admiration for your father's unparalleled
part and involvement in your life. Share your favorite memories of times
with your father, make a Father's Day scrapbook or photo album, express
your love for him through words and physical affection, and otherwise
accentuate the need and pleasure of having a father. Most importantly,
keep what would really please him in mind and celebrate your father, on
Father's Day and every day of the year!
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a c t s
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 Roses are
the flower associated with Father's Day. White roses were chosen to
represent a father that has died and red gradually became the symbol of
a living father.
see
some great cards to send for this holiday |
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