father’s Day
Father’s Day 2022: Father’s Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June in most parts of the world. This year Father’s Day will be celebrated on 19 June 2022. The special day is celebrated every year to recognize the contribution of the father and to thank him for his contribution in the life of the child. The day is all about honoring the joys of parenthood and the bond shared.
Father’s Day History
It is believed that the celebration of Father’s Day originated in America. However, it recently gained prominence in India. Many believe that Father’s Day was first proposed in the USA by Sonora Smart Dodd. She and her five siblings were raised by their father – Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart. Keeping in mind his father’s love and devotion to the family, he requested a day dedicated to the father on the same lines as Mother’s Day. The day was finally celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated on 19 June 1910. Later in 1972, US President Richard Nixon declared Father’s Day a national holiday.
importance of fathers day
Father’s Day is a celebration that honors fathers and celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. To celebrate this day children buy gifts for their father and wish him to make him feel special.
Father’s Day is different in many parts of the world
While most countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June, not all countries celebrate it on the same date. Countries including Portugal, Spain, Croatia and Italy celebrate Father’s Day on March 19, while Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea celebrate it in the month of September.