Appa, Dad, Baba, Papa, Deda, poppy, pita. There are countless names in every language for this irreplaceable role of Father. This year, Father’s Day is on June 16. From making Father’s Day cards to taking them out for a fine meal, this holiday is celebrated in many different ways.
While most countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day on the day set by the United States, other countries have their own unique dates and traditions. Still, all countries recognize the role of fathers and its importance.
Father’s Day History
The history of this day began in the United States in the early 20th century. When a young woman named Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran and single parent who raised six children. Sonora, inspired by the concept of celebrating Mother’s Day, proposed a day to honor fathers. The first Father’s Day celebration was held on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
The day became a permanent public holiday in the US after President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972. Today, it is celebrated in most countries to honor fathers.
Father’s Day Significance
Father’s Day is celebrated to acknowledge the important role fathers play in shaping families and society. It is a special time to express love, respect, and gratitude to fathers and father figures.
The day also celebrates the important role fathers play in the development and well-being of their children. It is a day to recognize the sacrifices fathers make for their children. It is a time to acknowledge their existence and make them feel valued.
Happy Father’s Day wishes!
Make your Father’s Day card special with these quotes:
● “When my father didn’t have my hand, he was with me.” – Linda Poindexter
● “Great fathers don’t look for faults. Great fathers look for solutions.” – Reed Markham
● “There is no teacher like a mother and nothing is more contagious than the dignity of a father.”― Amit Ray, World Peace: The Voice of a Mountain Bird
● “Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest legacy.” – Ruth E. Renkel
● “[My father] always provided me with a safe place to land and a hard place to launch.” – Chelsea Clinton
● “Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” – Barack Obama
● “Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my father.” – Unknown