On Father's Day, children express and convey their deepest feelings of heart to their fathers. Father's Day may not be one of those hallmark holidays but certainly is a day when we take some time out to show appreciation to the most influential person in our lives, our dad. Children take this opportunity to do something special for the special man. Although this idea of 'making the day special' differ from person to person, country to country, the essence of the occasion remains the same.
Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to pay gratitude and convey love to their fathers and father figures for their roles and dedication to the upbringing of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Organizing some special events, indulging in fun-filled activities or sports, or preparing the favorite dish for him are some of the most unique ideas that will make your dad feel loved and appreciated.
In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910. Her father, the civil war veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909 at Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Grace Golden Clayton told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. Several local clergymen accepted the idea, and on June 19, 1910, the first Father's Day. Ever since that day, Father’s Day has been observed in many countries around the world including India.
The first word a child utters is ‘Mother’. It is also a universal fact that it is the father who is considered his hero. During our childhood, he protects us from all the adversities we fear to face. With the aim of honoring the great man that we call dad, 'Father's Day' came into being. Father’s Day is a good time to show your feelings of gratitude to the man who guided you when you needed him. So prepare for this day to be the best Sunday for your father, the hero. Take care of things that your dad loves doing and make this occasion memorable for both of you. In different parts of the world Father’s Day is celebrated differently according to the local custom. Father's Day is the day to make your dad feel really special also by sending gifts to India. It is the time to let him know how much you love and care for him.
