All About Father's Day

Don't forget to wish your dad a Happy Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day

Father's Day isn't just a day for dads to get more ties. It's celebrated on the third Sunday of June to honor dads, grandfathers, step-dads and all men who act as a father figure. Like most holidays that go way back, the origin is hard to trace but most people will agree that Sonora Dodd played a big part in starting the holiday.

A Little Father's Day History

Sonora Louise Smart Dodd first brought up the idea of a father's day in 1909. She wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. When Sonora's mother died in childbirth with her sixth child, William was left to raise the newborn and five other children by himself on a farm in Washington state. As an adult, Sonora realized how strong and unselfish her dad had been raising his kids as a single parent.

Sonora wanted Father's Day to be celebrated on the first Sunday in June, because it was close to her dad's birthday. Instead, the first Father's Day celebration took place on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made the third Sunday of June Father's Day. It wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon made Father's Day a national holiday - about 60 years after Mother's Day had been made a national holiday.

Favorite Sayings by Dads

  • Go ask your mother!
  • Just wait until I get you home!
  • When I was your age....
  • My father used to tell me...
  • I used to walk to school in the snow!
  • Be home early.

Looking for the perfect gift? Dads say some of the best Father's Day gifts have been tools, electronics and homemade gifts. Don't forget about gadgets! Check out these handy gadgets and gift ideas that will show your Dad just how much you care. Try to stay away from ties, socks, and just not getting him anything at all!

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justinbieberlover963
i love my dad to death
commented: Wed Jun 22, 2011

yuri123

yuri123 wrote:

i love my day & my family they r the best part of my lyf :)
commented: Mon Jun 20, 2011

hsm14

hsm14 wrote:

what if your dad hates building
commented: Mon Jun 20, 2011

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