Fathers Day is generally celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries around the world. It was not until 1972 that Fathers Day became a happening and important day after that, it was recognized as a national holiday in the United States. This year, it will be celebrated on June 16. The history of Fathers Day goes way back to the 20th century in the US, when a young woman called Donna Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, who was a Civil War veteran and had raised six children as a single parent after their mother passed away. The first Fathers Day celebration took place in Spokane, Washington, in 1910, on her fathers birthday.Grace Golden Claytons memorialAnother legend that goes around the origin of Fathers Day is credited to Grace Golden Clayton, who proposed a Fathers Day service in 1908. This was organized to honor the men who died in a tragic mining accident that happened in West Virginia.Significance: Celebrating fatherhoodThis day gives an opportunity to reflect upon the fact that how much a father or anyone who is a father figure, whether it is an uncle, grandfather, brother, stepfather, or anyone around us, how much their mere presence makes our lives better, and how much they sacrifice so that we can lead a happy and comfortable life. This day gives a chance for both children and the father to bond with each other and cherish their relationship.Honoring FathersOn this day, children take time out from their busy schedules to visit their father and bring gifts, cakes, flowers, and cards for him to make him feel special and valued. Even if they cannot meet each other physically, they often spend time with one another through phone and video calls.
