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Celebrate the special bond between father and child this Father's Day on the third Sunday of June! This day has been celebrated around the world for over a hundred years, and is a great opportunity to show your dad how much he means to you. Whether it's with a thoughtful gift, a homemade card, or just spending quality time together, there are so many ways to make Father's Day extra special. So let's get ready to celebrate the amazing fathers out there!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1908</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Father’s Day Church Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>A West Virginia church hosts the first recognized Father's Day service following a mining disaster that killed 361 men.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sonora Smart Dodd's Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sonora Smart Dodd from Spokane, Washington, inspired by Mother’s Day, starts a campaign to establish Father’s Day as an official holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Presidential Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Calvin Coolidge recommends that Father’s Day become a national holiday, but no official action is taken.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Presidential Proclamation</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Lyndon B. Johnson issues the first presidential proclamation honouring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Father’s Day Becomes Law</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Richard Nixon signs a law making Father’s Day a permanent national holiday on the third Sunday in June each year.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some of dad's favorite snacks, drinks and sandwiches, and find a nice spot to have it. Whether it's in the park or just your backyard, it'll be a memorable and special day for him.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go fishing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fishing is a great way to spend quality time with dad. If you don't know how to fish, you can easily learn from someone who does. It's a great opportunity to bond and make some great memories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit his favorite restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take dad to his favorite restaurant for a meal. Whether he likes Mexican food, steakhouse, sushi or something else, let him know you care by taking him out for a nice meal.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give him a gift</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There's no better way to show your appreciation than giving him a gift. Whether it's something that he needs or just something that he wants, it will surely make him feel loved and appreciated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play his favorite game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If your dad has a favorite game, why not have an afternoon of playing together? Whether it's board games or video games, it will be sure to bring out the child in both of you.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fathers are important role models</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fathers play an important role in the development of their children. From providing physical and emotional support to teaching lessons of responsibility, fathers have the unique opportunity to shape their children's futures. Celebrating Father's Day is a great way to recognize these vital bonds!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s a special day for dads</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fathers work hard all year round so it's nice to be able to give them a day just for them. On Father's Day, take some time out of your busy schedule to actually spend with your dad. This could be anything from going out for lunch or playing a game of golf – it'll make his day even more special and meaningful!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a perfect opportunity to show appreciation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fathers often put others before themselves and don't always get the recognition they deserve. Showing your father how much you care by celebrating Father's Day is a wonderful way to express your gratitude and let him know that he matters. Even something as simple as saying 'I love you' can go a long way!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Father's Day Was Almost Father-In-Law's Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>In an interesting twist, lawmakers in 1913 tried to rename Father’s Day as 'Father-in-Laws Day' but the bill was rejected, ensuring that fathers kept a day all to themselves.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Roses Are the Official Flowers of Father's Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>A red rose signifies a living father, while a white one represents a deceased father. This was declared by Sonora Smart Dodd, who is known as the "Mother of Father's Day".</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Father's Day is Celebrated Worldwide with Unique Traditions</h3><p class='facts-content'>While the tradition of honoring fathers is universal, different countries add their own spin. In Germany, for example, men celebrate 'Männertag', also known as men’s day, which involves beer wagons and hiking!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Neckties Are the Most Popular Father's Day Gift</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even though it's a popular joke that fathers receive too many ties, they still remain the most bought Father's Day gift item, demonstrating that old habits die hard!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Russia Does Not Officially Celebrate Father’s Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>However, Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23rd serves a similar purpose, as they honor men and military service.</p></div></div>
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