Father's Day is comparatively a new trend in India.
Similar to western countries like USA and UK, Father's Day celebration
is slowly gaining ground in various Indian metropolises. Urban places in
the country, where people are more receptive towards western culture,
have recognized the sentiments attached with the day and have been
celebrating it for not more than ten years now. The idea of honoring
dads on this particular day has been appreciated by millions of Indians,
who observe it on the third Sunday of June every year.
On this day, children pay tribute to their fathers and bestow them with
gifts. They also express their warm greetings and love to people whom
they consider as father figures. Though Father's Day celebrations are
more pronounced in urban centers of India, many people in smaller towns
and remote areas are also slowly catching up with the concept. Due
credits goes to the numerous advertising campaigns that voice the
importance of this day through gifts and greeting cards, for increasing
its awareness.
Like in the West, children in India also make it a point to indulge dad
with various love tokens and gifts during the occasion. From flowers to
expensive accessories, various Fathers Day gifts throng the Indian
markets. Popular gifts include cards, bouquets, watches and wine
bottles. The trend of presenting the conventional necktie to dads is
also in style. Most Indian families generally prefer celebrating it by
dining in restaurants or going out for a family picnic or a movie.
Cultural shows are also organized in various schools and clubs to honor
dads on this special day.
