Father's Day Facts and Tips!

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought

Children do indeed learn what they live. Have fun as you celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday and consider this quote by Euripides, “Noble fathers have noble children.” Enjoy and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!

Gift Ideas

Father’s Day gifts are often electronics, clothing, sports items, outdoor grilling accessories and tools. Some fun gift suggestions are: a gift card to a favorite store, movie tickets and plans to see the movie together, a homemade craft or dinner with friends and family on the Branford Green at the !

History

Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910, just a few years after the first celebration. Sonora Smart Dodd is credited with starting the first Father’s Day in honor of her father, who raised six children on his own after his wife died in childbirth. Believe it or not, it was only made an official holiday in 1972!

A Worldwide Holiday

According to TimeandDate.com, Father’s Day began in the United States. There are an estimated 70.1 million fathers in the U.S. and this holiday is now celebrated in many countries around the world. For more facts about Father’s Day, click here.

A Forgotten Tradition

In the past, people would wear a red rose if their father was living and a white rose if he had passed away. Although this is not done much in the U.S. anymore, it is still practiced in some countries.