Let’s make Father’s Day as recognizable as Mother’s Day because they both are equally contributing. From a playmate and nurturing parent to a strict and disciplinary parent, a father goes through a long rough journey where he might not get enough appreciation. This year, make sure to spend some quality time with your dad and do some fun Father’s Day activities.
When is Father’s Day?
Generally, Father’s Day is honored globally every year on the third Sunday of the sixth month i.e. June. However, some countries celebrate the occasion on different days. For instance, European countries observe Father’s Day in March, Australia remarks the day in September, and so on. It doesn’t matter when you may celebrate, the point is all about your love, appreciation, warmth, and attention.
What Date is Father’s Day 2023?
According to the yearly protocol, Father’s Day 2023 falls on June 18 in countries like the UK, the US, Canada, India, and more.
Although still, some countries will honor the day on the following dates
- Australia, Belgium
June 18
- New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand
September 3
- Brazil, Samoa
August 13
- Norway, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Estonia
November 12
- Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Uganda
June 21
- Nicaragua, Poland
June 23
- Guatemala, El Salvador
June 17
Why do we celebrate Father’s Day?
If we look back at the time, Sonora Smart Dodd initiated the holiday in honor of her civil war veteran father. He raised her and her five siblings as a single parent after their mother died. Taking in the contribution of all dads, Father’s Day was first celebrated in Washington in 1910.
As the name suggests, Father’s Day is the time to cherish the men, fathers, and all the father-like figures around you. A male or father’s parenting is often taken for granted. But with this day, people around the world appreciate the contribution of men to building a family. A father’s hard work to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the family and society deserves much more credit than we give. Besides, Father’s Day provides an opportunity for all the children who are not close to their dads.
How to Wish Father’s Day?
If you are among the ones who were not familiar with the special day until now, make this celebration extra special by picking up one of our fun Father’s Day activity ideas. Alternatively, if you are not someone who can simply wish Happy Father’s Day to your dad verbally, here are some unique ways to wish along with some fun Father’s Day celebration ideas. Whatever you do, don’t forget to take pictures.
Throw a Party
Nothing beats the fun of a party, and nothing makes someone happy than being the center of attraction at a party. So, throw a Father’s Day party for your dad to celebrate him and his presence in your life. To make it more memorable for him, invite his friends or the people that are important to him. In that case, you can cherish all the father figures together in a single place.
Watch a Movie
If your dad is not into get together and parties, simply do binge-watch. Tune in to his favorite movie or try a new one of his favorite genres. In addition, in this way, you can indulge in conversation, discuss your viewpoints, and spend some quality time together. Our opinion is to ask him for an old movie of his time which you haven’t watched yet. The nostalgia can hit him hard and make him delighted.
Cook Something
If your dad enjoys food, cook something for him this Father’s Day to please him. Needless to say, prepare his favorite cuisine and get ready to say, ‘This is the lowest I can do.’ Taking it the other way, you can also spend some time cooking with your father. Bake a cake, make noodles, or anything you both enjoy. Of course, you can take Mama’s help if needed. This will make it a happy family time.
Surprise Gift
Everybody loves a surprise gift. If your dad doesn’t get or expect a gift from you, do it this Father’s Day. Put a thought on his likings, personality, behavior, and daily needs to get the perfect present. If you want to make it more special, think of something customized. In case you want it to be a long-term thing, go for some kind of investment. A dad loves nothing more than the right investment, right?
Make a Card
We all have been making cards since childhood because we can save paper forever. Accordingly, make your dad a Father’s Day card so he knows you were already putting in thought and energy to make his day special. If you don’t know how here’s a little help.
How to make a Father’s Day card?
Assuming that you are new to this, we are gonna tell you the simplest way to make a Father’s Day card.
To make a Father’s Day card just pick up a piece of paper, fold it horizontally, and draw a cartoon-y or rough picture of you together as in the picture above. Also, don’t forget to write Happy Father’s Day on the front. On the inside, write a few lines for your dad thanking him for everything, wishing him success, and telling him how fortunate you are to have him. It’s simple as that!
