The celebration of Father’s Day varies from country to country.
And although it is celebrated on a variety of dates around the world, this special day is observed to recognise the contribution that fathers and father-like-figures make on the lives of their children.
Different families or countries have different traditions and customs when it comes to Father’s Day.
Many people make their dad’s special day truly unforgettable by giving him an experience he’s always dreamt of and some spend the day engaging in activities like hiking or even fishing.
Others visit their fathers while others give cards, flowers or other gifts, such as clothing or sporting equipment, or luxury food items.
According to website express.co.uk, celebrations of fatherhood can be traced back to the middle ages.
“In Catholic Europe, religious observances were held on March 19 on St Joseph’s Day,” reported the website.
“This feast day commemorates Saint Joseph, the legal father of Jesus Christ. Father’s Day in the USA is said to have begun after Grace Golden Clayton from West Virginia, USA, campaigned for a day to remember lost fathers. Grace had recently lost her own father in a mining accident, and the first Father’s Day is thought to have taken place on July 5, 1908. In 1910 another commemoration took place across Spokane in Washington and was organised by Sonora Dodd. Ms Dodd is thought to have been inspired to mark Father’s Day after visiting a Mother’s Day service in 1909.”
The website added decades later, Father’s Day officially became a national holiday after it was signed into law in the US in 1972.
This year, despite the coronavirus outbreak – there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Father’s Day while the lockdown is in place in some countries.
Website express.co.uk reports due to social distancing rules, many people will be visiting their father’s outside such as in gardens or out on a walk.
“But for people who won’t be able to meet up in-person, many people will have planned other ways to celebrate Father’s Day this year. Zoom has become a popular way for people to stay in touch during the pandemic, and there are sure to be a number of video calls taking place this weekend.”
