The first known celebration of Father's Day took place on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. It was organized by Sonora Smart Dodd to honor her father, a Civil War veteran, who raised her and her siblings single-handedly.
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Father's Day was initially met with resistance and was not recognized as a national holiday in the United States until 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation declaring it a national holiday
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The date of Father's Day varies in different countries. While most countries celebrate it on the third Sunday in June, some countries, like Russia and Germany, celebrate it on different dates.
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The idea of celebrating fathers and fatherhood has ancient roots. In ancient Babylon, a Father's Day-like celebration called "Akitu" took place during the vernal equinox, around March. It was a celebration of the father of all gods, Marduk
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1. The official flower for Father's Day is the rose. A red rose is worn to honor a living father, while a white rose is worn to remember a deceased father.
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The necktie has become a popular Father's Day gift. It is believed to have originated from a tradition in the early 20th century when Sonora Smart Dodd handed out neckties to fathers at the first Father's Day celebration
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Father's Day is not just celebrated in June. In Thailand, Father's Day is celebrated on December 5th, which is the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. People wear yellow shirts to show their love and respect for their king and fathers.
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The most common gift for Father's Day is a greeting card. According to the National Retail Federation, in the United States alone, around 72% of people purchase a Father's Day card for their dads.