It is insanely happy that today is already the time of fatherlessness in the past, and the preservation of the family again becomes a value. How nice to see dad with a child, even tears sometimes come from emotion. Who, if not dad, will support and understand in a difficult life situation? More often than not, it is easier for children to communicate and be frank with their father than with their mother. The harmonious development of the child depends equally on both the mother and the father. And somehow it turns out unfairly - everyone celebrates Mother's Day everywhere, but International Father's Day is often bypassed.
What date is father's day celebrated?
International Father's Day is a young holiday. It is celebrated in 52 countries, but at different times. For example, in England and Lithuania, World Father's Day is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of June. In the USA, Holland, Canada, China, France and Japan, the 3rd Sunday of the same month is allotted for this holiday. In our country, International Father's Day also took place in June, but only on the 2nd Sunday. Last year, this wonderful holiday fell on the 17th . Happy daddies accepted congratulations and enjoyed everyone's attention. In the same year, the holiday fell on June 9th.
A little bit about the history of father's day
All countries are different, with their own mentality, with their principles and values. That is why the history of the holiday is different everywhere. We owe the emergence of such a holiday as International Father's Day to the United States, since it was there that in 1909 the first celebration of this wonderful day took place. The idea of creating a holiday belongs to Sonora Smart Dodd. The American thereby wanted to express gratitude to her father, who raised one 6 children after the death of his wife. But this event became massive only in 1910, on June 19. Since that day, in almost every family, International Father's Day has become a tradition. The official holiday became only in 1966. Around the same time, the holiday is celebrated in Canada, China.
Features of father's day in various countries
- Canada. The word "father" means "fatherland" in this country, so the holiday symbolizes the guarantee of the preservation of family values.
- China. On this day, congratulate and honor the oldest men in the family. According to legend, a guarantee of happiness is living under one roof of three generations. The attention and care that children give to old people has a great effect on their health.
- Australia. The purpose of father's day here is (as in the United States) to emphasize the role of the father in education. In this country, it is celebrated on the 1st of September Sunday. Chocolate, flowers and ties are presented as gifts. The holiday begins with a family breakfast, and ends with a hike, active games or walks.
- Finland. The festive date is November 5th. On this day, all houses are decorated with national flags. Mandatory on the festive table is homemade cake. It is also customary on the father's day to commemorate the dead men and light candles on their graves.
- Estonia. Celebrate, as in Finland, but on the 2nd November Sunday.
- Germany. May 21 celebrate not only the day of the father, but also the Day of the Ascension of the Lord. The tradition is family picnics.
Each year one of the most excellent holidays is celebrated - this is International Father's Day. 2013 was no exception. We wish all the popes good health, love and family well-being.