Father’s Day originated in 1910 in the United States, when a woman called Sonora Dodd campaigned for a dayto be dedicated to fathers, just like a day had been ear-marked for mothers.
- Father’s Day originated in 1910 in the United States, when a woman called Sonora Dodd campaigned for a dayto be dedicated to fathers, just like a day had been ear-marked for mothers.
- The day was only officially recognized by the US president in 1966 and became a holiday in 1972.
- The day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in many countries around the world, including South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- In Germany, the day is celebrated by groups of men who head into the forests with wagons, filled with beer, meat and wine. The day is a very drunken celebration.
- In Russia, the day is celebrated on 23 February and is a military celebration. Women give the men in their lives gifts and it is a day for all men.
- In Brazil, it is celebrated in August and is a celebration of Mary’s father.
- Many other countries, like Spain, celebrate Father’s Day as a day for St. Joseph.
- Americans spend about $13 billion on Father’s Day (as of 2015).
- Most Father’s Day gifts consist of special outings, followed by clothing (our guess is the clothing is all about the socks and ties!).
- Father’s Day is the fourth biggest holiday, after Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day.
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