– DR. DENSINGH JOHNROSE
ABSTRACT
Father’s Day is a special occasion celebrated annually to honor and appreciates fathers and father figures. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions, sacrifices, and love that fathers provide to their families. Father’s Day is celebrated in various countries around the world, typically on the third Sunday of June, though the date may vary in some regions.
FATHER’S DAY IN INDIA
Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 16 in 2024. Every year on the third Sunday of June Father’s Day is celebrated across the country. It is a day to celebrate fathers and the crucial role they play in people’s lives, from childhood through to adulthood. Father’s Day is not a public holiday, but it falls on a Sunday so businesses may be closed. Father’s Day is a special time that celebrates the love and dedication of fathers all over the globe… Father’s Day is a special time that celebrates the love and dedication of fathers all over the globe.
ORIGIN OF FATHERS DAY
The origins of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. It was inspired by the success of Mother’s Day, which had become a widely celebrated holiday by the early 1900s. The idea for Father’s Day is often credited to Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran and single parent who raised six children on his own. After Sonora Dodd’s efforts to establish Father’s Day, the holiday gradually gained popularity and was officially recognized by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that Father’s Day was officially designated as a national holiday in the United States by President Richard Nixon.
FATHER’S DAY IN TODAY
Today, Father’s Day is celebrated with various traditions, including giving gifts, spending quality time with fathers, sharing meals, and expressing gratitude through cards and gestures. It’s a time for families to come together and show appreciation for the paternal figures in their lives, whether they are biological fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures.
WHEN IS FATHER’S DAY IN OTHER PART OF THE UNIVERSE
IN USA
The most popular date for Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. This date was first observed in the USA and has since been adopted by many countries.
IN SPAIN
In Spain, Italy and Portugal, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19th, which is the Feast of St. Joseph who is the patron saint of fathers.
IN GERMANY
In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated on the same date as Ascension Day. Across Scandinavia, the tradition of a Father’s Day was adopted in the 1930s. Originally the American date was used, but in 1949 the Nordic countries decided to move it to the second Sunday in November. This was partly to place it half a year away from Mother’s Day but also it was chosen to increase sales in an otherwise quiet trading period before Christmas. The only country who didn’t fall in line was Denmark. They forgot to inform the public and press about the date change, so Father’s Day remained on the same day as their other early June holiday, Constitution Day.
IN TAIWAN AND CHINA
In Taiwan, Father’s Day is celebrated on August 8th as the Chinese for eight is ‘ba’, while a colloquial word for father is ‘ba-ba’ – so the eighth day of the eighth month sounds similar to ‘daddy’. This was also the date for Father’s day in China, but the date was moved to the third Sunday in June.
HOW FATHER’S DAY IS CELEBRATED
Father’s Day is celebrated commercially and involves the sending of cards and giving of gifts to fathers, grandfathers, and other father figures. Some observe the custom of wearing a red rose to indicate that their father is living or a white rose to indicate that he is deceased.
WHY SHOULD WE CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY?
In addition, children who have absent fathers are more likely to engage in at-risk behaviors. This is why there has been a push for male mentors in elementary schools. While mothers have been recognized as the primary caretakers, times are definitely changing as more women are offered more opportunities in the workplace and fathers are becoming more involved in raising children rather than primarily focusing on providing for the family. Fathers today work hard to take care of their families by providing for their needs, helping with household chores, and spending time with their children. But sometimes, our fathers are not around to celebrate. If your father has passed or is alive but absent, or you do not have a husband and children, you can still honor a
grandfather or male mentor. Think about another man that has positively influenced your life (such as a teacher, coach, or pastor) to whom you can wish a happy Father’s Day. You can even celebrate a friend or a neighbor who is a dad on Father’s Day.
FATHER’S DAY QUOTES
“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”
“A father’s love is like no other; it’s unconditional, strong, and everlasting.”
“Dad, you are the rock of our family, and we’re grateful for your unwavering support.”
“A father’s smile can light up the darkest corners of a child’s heart.”
CONCLUSION
On Father’s Day, people honour the men in their lives. It’s a day when children celebrate their fathers and other father figures. For adults, it’s a day to express their appreciation and admiration to their husbands and fathers for their hard work.
