Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Get ready to WOW your dad this year, from a great gift to an awesome fun-filled day. He will not be disappointed with this holiday.
The very first person to celebrate Father’s Day was a woman, or girl, named Sonora Smart-Dodd. She had been inspired to celebrate her single father of six children by a Mother’s day church service in 1909. By the next year, she had gained her city’s approval and celebrated the first Father’s Day on June 19, 1910. Hallmark did not begin printing Father’s Day cards until 1920. However, it did not become a national holiday until 1972. Richard Nixon declared Father’s Day be celebrated the third Sunday of June. Although many presidents attempted to make Father’s Day a national holiday, congress was not on board for fear that it would just become commercialized.
A lot of people give their dad gifts to celebrate Father’s Day. Fathers tend to be more satisfied with their gifts than mothers. Being this, on Father’s Day people generally spend less money than on Mother’s Day. Sons and daughters spend an average of $90.89 for their Father’s Day gifts, as opposed to $123.89 for Mother’s Day. If you are looking to give your dad a more traditional gift this year, head to the card section. Father’s Day in the fourth highest card giving holiday in the United Sates, with 93 million cards exchanged annually.
No matter the gift, all dads really want is time with their family. For an afternoon outdoors play some catch, head down to the lake to catch fish, or check out a local park for a hike. Want to stay at home, try a family car wash, backyard barbeque, or shoot some hoops. Most dads love to grill; you could pack it up for picnic style dinner or just enjoy preparing and cooking together at home. You could also stay in and watch some old family videos, if your father is not into getting outdoors this year. No matter what you choose, your dad will enjoy making new memories with his family.
I hope Father’s Day 2012 is a lot of fun for you and your dad. Do some activities with your family, I’m sure you will be glad that you did!
