Australia is a well-developed country with a multicultural society. Australia has a diverse culture and lifestyle that reflects its liberal democratic traditions and values. Australia is a product of a unique blend of established traditions and new influences. In Australia, all the social and cultural events are celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy. Father’s Day is one such social event which is celebrated with the same zeal and enthusiasm as in other parts of the world. What is obtrusive about Father’s Day in Australia is its unique time of celebration. Unlike in US and several other countries where Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. People on this day express their gratitude for their fathers and thank them for all their care and support. Children gift different crafts and chocolates or other gifts to honor their dearest dad. Though the occasion is celebrated privately in households, several clubs and societies take an initiative to organize some programs to encourage people. Breakfast meeting for families is a common feature of Father’s Day celebration and tradition in Australia. Different games and activities are also organized on Father’s Day to strengthen the bond between the father and the child.
Father’s Day Celebrations in Australia
Public Life
Father’s Day is not a public holiday in Australia. It falls on a Sunday which is a day off for most of the workers and offices. The shopping places, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues are all busy on Father’s Day, especially in areas where Sunday trading is allowed.
What Do People Do
