What are you doing for Father’s Day?

What are you doing for Father’s Day?

Right around the corner, you will find anxious men eagerly awaiting that special day when his offspring (and even his beloved mate) will shower him with kisses, hugs, lots of gratitude, maybe presents and the title of “King of the House”.  

Does he really deserve such attention? You bet he does!

Father’s Day! A celebration of the paternal bond between a man and his child.  In many countries around the world, it is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June, but in many countries it is tied to celebrations honoring the concept of Father – be it a parental figure, a spiritual guide or metaphorically as the founder of knowledge, institution or country.

In Spain, Portugal and Italy, father’s day is celebrated in honor of St. Joseph (March 19th) – the patron saint of father in the Roman Catholic tradition.  It is also common to honor the "spiritual father" and the parish priest on Father's Day.

In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated on Ascension Day (May 14th), which commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven 39 days after resurrection on Easter Sunday.

In Denmark, the day coincides with Constitution Day (June 5th) (ie. also commemorating the Fathers of the country).

In Russia the “Defender of Fatherland” day commemorates those who fought for their country and more recently a celebration of men as a whole.

In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on HM King Bhumibol’s birthday (Dec 5th).  Commemorating the country’s most beloved Father.

In Argentina, people continue to honor José de San Martín, the "Father of the Nation" on the unofficial Father’s day (August 24th) along with the official Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June).

How did June become the month for Father’s Day in the USA?   It’s quite a special story…or stories, as the claim to Father’s Day rests with several special people. One story highlights a daughter’s gratitude for her father, who was a Civil War veteran and a single father of 6 children.  After hearing a sermon about Mother’s Day in 1909, Ms. Sonora Smart Dodd suggested to her local pastor that fathers deserve a special holiday, citing her own father as the example of commitment to family…and his birthday being on June 5th, would serve as a perfect date to celebrate.

So there you have it! Father’s Day around the world to celebrate that special Dude – uh, I mean Dad. Happy Father’s Day!

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