Father's Day in the United States of America falls on
the third Sunday of June and is elaborately celebrated with a lot of
fanfare. On this particular day, children pay homage to their father and
pamper him with loads of treats and gifts. The matchless popularity of
Father's Day in USA is due to the fact that it is here that it got its
first recognition. Father's Day, as we know today, was first celebrated
in 1909, at Spokane locality of Washington, by Ms Sonora Smart Dodd, to
honor her single dad, Mr. William Jackson Smart.
It was in 1972 that President Nixon established Father's Day as a
permanent national day of observance in America. Eventually, the day
came to be observed in many parts of the world. Thus, celebrating
Father's Day is entrenched in the tradition of America. Even today,
people mark this special day to honor their father and express gratitude
for his overwhelming presence in their lives. As a Father's Day
tradition, people in the US also offer their good wishes to other
elderly males in their families, extended families and neighborhood.
Apart from the real father, Father's Day greetings and gifts are also
given to grandfather, stepfather, foster father, uncle or any other man
who is like a father figure. Father's Day in America is, therefore, a
way of reflecting on the father's role in the life of a child. Due to
its importance, this special day is also seen as a time for family
reunions and get-togethers. On this day, children who stay away from
their families make it a point to visit their dad and spend quality time
with him.
