Father's Day is a celebration that celebrates paternity, paternal connections, and the role of dads in society. Since the Middle Ages, the 19th of March has been observed as Saint Joseph's Day in Catholic countries throughout Europe. Sonora Smart Dodd originated Father's Day in the United States, and it was first observed on the third Sunday of June in 1910.
1. What is the Date of Father’s Day?
Every year on the third Sunday in June, Father's Day is observed. Where would we be without our fathers? Who would wear 'dad jeans,' utter the same slightly hilarious jokes at Thanksgiving, or relate those endearing childhood stories? Of course, dads are much more than their fashion choices and constant yearning for the "good old days" (Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen — we get it). Dads are still heroes. Make sure to tell your father how much he means to you on June 18.
2. Father’s Day History
For centuries, the Eastern Orthodox Church has designated the second Sunday before Nativity as the Sunday of the Forefathers to commemorate Christ's fleshly ancestors, beginning with Adam and emphasizing Patriarch Abraham, to whom God said, In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed — Genesis 12:3, 22:18.
This feast might take place between the 11th and 17th of December. This feast honors Mary, Jesus' mother, as well as many prophets.
A customary day to celebrate fatherhood in Catholic Europe may be traced back to at least 1508. It is traditionally observed on March 19, the feast day of Saint Joseph, who is known in Catholicism as the fatherly Nutritor Domini ("Nourisher of the Lord") and in southern European tradition as "the putative father of Jesus." The Spanish and Portuguese carried this celebration to the Americas. From the late 14th century or the early 15th century, the Catholic Church actively fostered the custom of celebrating fatherhood on St. Joseph's Day, allegedly on the initiative of the Franciscans.
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates fatherhood on St. Joseph's Day as well, however the Copts do so on July 20. The Coptic holiday may have originated in the fifth century.
It is debated whether this day should be celebrated globally. Grace Golden Clayton proposed the day in 1908 to memorialize the men who died in a mining accident in the United States. Though it was not acknowledged at the time, Sonora Smart Dodd, who was reared by her father alone with her five siblings, convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association in 1909 to celebrate Father's Day internationally after attending Mother's Day in a church.
In addition to Father's Day, many countries observe International Men's Day on November 19 in honor of both men and boys.
Father's Day, far from being a "Hallmark holiday," has its roots in medieval Europe, when Catholics dedicated a day to honoring dads, fatherhood, and all paternal connections. Fast forward a few hundred years, and it's now a worldwide celebration, demonstrating the importance of dads and father figures in all communities. However, exercise caution. The date varies around the world. It is celebrated on March 19 in Spain, and the first Sunday in September in New Zealand. Remember this if you're traveling or have family living abroad. Few things are more painful than a disappointed father.
Father's Day has a long history in America, stretching back to the turn of the twentieth century. To truly comprehend Father's Day, we must return to the post-civil war reconstruction era of the 1860s and a day that honors the other half of the parenting tandem, moms.
Ann Reeves Jarvis was the inspiration for the concept of recognizing parents. Jarvis chose a day to honor mothers of both Confederate and Union soldiers shortly after the Civil War to help heal the wounds left by four years of bitter conflict in one divided West Virginia community. Jarvis believed that during the newly installed era of peace and reconciliation, former rivals may begin to sow unity again by celebrating one thing they all had in common.
3. Father’s Day Activities
Make him feel valued
One of the best ways to celebrate is to express your gratitude to him. Make a list of all he does for the family on a daily basis in the days or weeks running up to Father's Day. Then, on Father's Day, remind him how much you appreciate these tiny gestures and that they are not overlooked. Even better, take over these jobs or activities for the day, allowing him to rest and bathe in the glow of familial love.
Enjoy a family day
It may be Father's Day, but what most fathers want in the end is time with their entire family. Consult with Dad on a family outing, and find something that everyone of any age may enjoy. This will provide him with lots of memories and anecdotes to share at future family gatherings, and what more could he want?
Find a meaningful gift
Sure, a new weed trimmer would be nice, but there's always opportunity for ingenuity when it comes to gift-giving. This year, a meaningful gift rather than a functional gift may be a pleasant change. Nostalgic goods and homemade projects are always welcome, but whatever you choose, make sure it demonstrates how much you value having your father around and everything he's taught you.
Play some (mini) golf.
Golfing dads will be overjoyed to share their passion with the entire family. If you have young children or don't have access to a golf course, you can always set up mini-golf in your yard or visit your local putt-putt course!
Visit the Museum.
If he enjoys history, take him to a WWII museum. If he likes fossils, take him to a natural history museum. If he likes art, take him to the local galleries. A museum visit is a fantastic way to learn something new and spend quality time together!
View a Live Show
Make Dad's day even more memorable by purchasing tickets to a live concert or play! Because Father's Day is during the summer, you might be able to choose a fun outdoor activity. Furthermore, several locations provide cheap tickets for children!
Organize a Dessert Tasting
A dessert date will thrill dads with a sweet tooth! Spend the day tasting your local pastry shops and delicatessens to give him something particularly special.
Organize a Dessert Tasting
A dessert date will thrill dads with a sweet tooth! Spend the day tasting your local pastry shops and delicatessens to give him something particularly special.
Playing Pool
Of course, you can take him to a neighborhood pub for a game of pool and a couple of his favorite cocktails. There are also several family-friendly pool halls and game centers, or you can purchase him a little tabletop pool set!
4. Father’s Day Quotes
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” – Unknown
“Any man can be a father, it takes someone special to be a Dad.” – Anne Geddes
“My Father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown
“A Father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown
“Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.” —Unknown
“The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” —Justin Ricklefs
“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” —William Shakespeare
“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert
“A girl’s first true love is her father.” —Marisol Santiago
“A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” —Susan Gale
“A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
“Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” —Erika Cosby
“Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing father.” —Unknown
“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” —Fanny Fern
“The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” —Tim Russert
“No music is as pleasant to my ears as that word―father.” —Lydia Maria Child
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” —Steve Martin
“When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown
“The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” —Dan Pearce
“Fathers, be good to your daughters. You are the god and the weight of her world.” —John Mayer
