Alan Steppe
Each year on the third Sunday in June, people all around the world take time out of their busy schedules to recognize the importance of fathers and other father figures in their lives. It is normally celebrated on the third Sunday of June, however dates vary by country. People can show their appreciation for their dads and other father figures by showering them with gifts and words of love on this special day.
History
Father’s Day as we know it now actually had its origins in the early 20th century. It was in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, that the first national Father’s Day event took place in the United States. Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to remember her father, William Jackson Smart, a veteran of the Civil War and a widower who raised six kids alone. So she set out to make it happen.
However, it took several decades for Father’s Day to attain national and worldwide significance after it was first observed. Richard Nixon declared June 19th as a national holiday in honor of dads in 1972.
Celebration
Traditional Father’s Day celebrations include showing appreciation to dads and other father figures via acts of service, gifts, cards, and words of honor. To celebrate, many households organize unique activities, get-togethers, or meals.
To show appreciation on Father’s Day, many give thoughtful presents that are tailored to the recipient’s personality and interests. What means the most to dads and other father figures is a sincere show of appreciation.
Importance
On Father’s Day, it’s appropriate to reflect on dad’s impact on his offspring. The role that dads play in their children’s lives, including providing advice, direction, and emotional support, is formally acknowledged.
Father’s Day is a celebration of all father figures, including those who aren’t biologically related to the celebrant, such as stepfathers, adoptive fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other male relatives.
The modern celebration of Father’s Day recognizes the many different kinds of fathers and the special relationship they share with their children, reflecting the changing nature of our society.
