Father's Day - June 15, 2025

What is the Father's Day?

It is obvious how important fathers are in our lives. We celebrate Father's Day to recognize those men who have already adopted the pivotal part of being a father. 

The day is devoted to all father figures, including stepfathers, uncles, and grandfathers, for their contributions and acceptance of the duty of raising and nourishing the children. Because of their commitment and effort, the family is such a warm place to live.

Father's Day All Quick Overview

• Time/Date: 18th June
• Category: Relationship
• Where It’s Marked? Worldwide
• Why It’s Marked? The purpose of celebrating Father's Day worldwide is to recognize and honor the contribution fathers make to society. 

History of Father's Day

The history of Father’s Day celebrations is not long ago. Unfortunately, the first event was about a tragic mining explosion rather than the idea of greeting cards and flowers in the present-day celebration. 

The first Father’s Day ceremony was recorded in 1908. It was a memorial service to honor and remember the men who died in the deadliest mining tragedy in American history in 1896. Although it is not considered the first Father’s Day celebration, the story is remembered as the first initiative to honor the role of a father in our society. 

The Sunday service occurred in a city in West Virginia named Fairmont. Grace Golden Clayton worked diligently to arrange the ceremony for hundreds of deceased, and one of them was her father. 

After that, in 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd was the one who popularized the idea of celebrating Father’s day. The idea came to her mind as she was focused on listening to the sermon for Mother’s Day. 

Mrs. Dodd had observed her father's struggle as he raised her six siblings alone after her mother died. So, she decided on June 5 since it was her father, William Smart’s birthday. 

She suggested the idea to YMCA and Spokane Ministerial Association. The association was supportive enough to prepare a sermon for the day and asked her to postpone the date so they could prepare. 

And the first local celebration was observed in Washington on the 3rd Sunday of June in 1910.  

Furthermore, after many failed attempts, Richard Nixon, President of the United States, passed the law to celebrate Father’s day as a National Holiday in 1972. 

How to Celebrate Father's Day?

Every country that observes Father's Day has its customs and traditions. After this holiday became well-known worldwide, people typically honored their fathers by giving them presents or cards.

Wearing a white or red rose on this day is one of its exciting traditions. The red rose signifies that their father is still in good health, whereas the white rose honors a parent who has passed away. Here are some meaningful ideas for you to observe this day:

• Make a memory book with photos of your father to relive the priceless memories together. You can add crafts and notes to tell him that you still cherish every moment spent with him. 
• Cook his favorite dish that he loves to eat, bake a cake, or prepare a new fancy treat to surprise him. You should also invite over your uncles or grandfather to celebrate the day. 
• Take a tour of your childhood home or grandparents' home where you spent a good time with your father. You can try finding your family tree with your father to make him nostalgic and bring back his childhood memories. 
• Take a minivacation for a day or two to catch up with the lost moments with your father during your busy daily life. If your father loves adventure, you can take him rafting, hiking, kayaking, or camping to have fun. 
• If the outdoor celebration is not an option, you can organize a small party for your father at your home. Card games, Board games, and even Video games can be a fun part of the show. 
• Instead of buying a gift or card for your father, make him one. The personalized gift ideas are perfect options to show how much you appreciate your father’s contribution to your existence. 

Countries that Observe Father’s Day 

More than 111 countries observe Father’s Day honor Fatherhood. The day is a national holiday in Samoa, Lithuania, and Estonia. Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States also observe this day enthusiastically. 

Interesting Facts about Father's Day 

You must want to spend Father’s Day with him doing fun activities. And below, we have listed some fantastic facts to share with him. 

• People spend more money on Mother’s day than on Father’s Day.
• Among all the other gifts people buy for their father, the most common one is the Necktie in the USA. 
• Approximately 1.5 billion men are living on this earth as a father.
• In Europe, people celebrated Father’s Day in respect of Saint Joseph, Jesus’s foster father, in the middle ages.
• Around 72 million cards are sold annually for Father’s Day, and wives buy these cards more than half of the children do. 
• The business surrounding Father’s day can exceed $780 million per year. 

Unique Day of Father's Day Celebration Ideas

Your little gesture for your father will flatter him with happiness, as fathers never expect anything but love and time from their children. Therefore, plan for the best man of your life. 

• Instead of your lover, go on a date with your father at his favorite restaurant. 
• Arrange a movie night and enjoy his favorite movies with popcorn and fried chicken.
• Make an appointment with the doctor and go with him to ensure he is in good health. 
• Go shopping and spend the day roaming around in the city. 
• Buy him a book by the writer he admires. 
• Dress up, hire a photographer and click photos with your father. 
• Prepare a barbecue party in your backyard. 
• Take him to the exhibition he would love to go to. It can be an art gallery or a car show.  

Father's Day Quotes 

If your father is living and you figure you haven't said I Love You, Dad, more than you should, now is a good time. And speaking out loud and expressing your affection for him is the best way to greet him with Happy Father's Day. 

But you if still want something more to say, try reading these beautiful quotes below. 

“I’ve said it before, but it’s absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.”- Liza Minnelli

“When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.”- Linda Poindexter

“She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father.”- Harper Lee

“My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it.”- Clarence Budington Kelland

“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” - Sigmund Freud

“ No man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.”- Hedy Lamarr

“No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child.”- Abraham Lincoln

FAQ

1. Why is father's day different in Australia?

New Zealand and Australia observe Father’s Day in September. The reason is not specific. 

2. Which countries do not celebrate Father’s Day?

Chinese people do not celebrate Father’s Day. 

3. What flower should you wear for Father’s Day?

Roses are the official flowers for Father’s Day.