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When and why Father’s Day is celebrated? Know the history and importance of this day
Samira Vishwas | June 13, 2025 8:24 PM CST

Every year the third Sunday of June brings an opportunity when we thank our father, grandfather, stepfather, and all the men who played a mentor and guide in our lives. Father’s Day is not just a day of gifts and greeting cards, but a celebration that accepts the deep values ​​of paternity and their impact on life.

When is Father’s Day this year?

Father’s Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June in India, America, Britain and many other countries. This year, this special day will be on 15 June 2025. However, in many countries of the world, this date varies:

Australia and New Zealand: First Sunday of September

Scandinavian countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden: Second Sunday of November

Catholic countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal: March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day)

How did this tradition begin?

Sonora Smart Dod of America started Father’s Day in 1909, inspired by a Mother’s Day discourse. She wanted to honor her father William Jackson Smart, who alone raised six children after the death of her wife.

First event (1910)

Sonora urged local churches, shopkeepers and government officials and on 19 June 1910, Father’s Day was celebrated for the first time in Spochen city of Washington.

Government recognition (1966 to 1972)

President Lindon B. Johnson first gave it a government form in 1966 and in 1972 President Richard Nixon declared it an official US holiday.

Importance of Father’s Day

Honor to paternity: This day is an opportunity to express gratitude for their love, security, discipline and sacrifice.

Emotional engagement: This day gives families an excuse to spend time together and strengthens the relationship.

Salute to every father equal relationship: Not only an organic father, all men like grandparents, uncle, gurus and coaches who play the father-in-law are also remembered on this day.

Thinking on rituals and heritage: On this day we also remember the learning and rituals that we have met for generations.

How to celebrate Father’s Day

Spend time with them, play the game of their choice, watch the movie, go on a picnic.

Handle all their works for a day.

Special gift

DIY greeting cards or handmade gifts made by children.

Personalized gifts such as photo frames, mugs, or playlists of their favorite songs.

His choice book, gadgets or tools that they have been trying for a long time.

the power of words

A heart -written thanks letter or card.

Create an album sharing childhood memories.

Hug them with a true “thank you”.

Distance love

Ask their condition by calling or video calls.

Order online for them or send a surprise gift.


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