Father's Day

What better ways to celebrate the love of your father, other than Father's Day. You are a lovely child, and want your father to feel special on this occasion. He has made a lot of sacrifices to bring you up and give you all the happiness of the world. He has never denied you a Barbie Doll even ever since your childhood days. There have been times when you had no one but him beside you as a friend and guide. Dad's Day will be a time to thank him for all the love and support that he has showered on you. He has saved you from getting beaten up for the naughty mischief.

There are simple ways to say that he is loved and cared for by you. There is nothing that you could have done without his and your mother's support. Father's Day is celebrated on June 19 every year. But the dates also vary from one country to another. The celebrations mark the commemoration of fatherhood. The first time Father's Day was held in the 20th century. Like any other celebrations of special days and events, gifts, decorations, and Father's Day greetings are involved. Although it may sound unusual but, often fathers also prefer giving tokens of their love to the children in the form of treats and parties.

Father's Day in US is recognized as the national holiday after President Nixon made it a law in the year 1972. It is widely celebrated as a day to honor fathers and recognize fatherhood. In 2010, the Father's Day celebration took place in Spokane with a month long events and concerts.

Father's Day celebration

Father's Day celebration at home is a popular affair especially in US. Since, it is a national holiday; everybody is home for the event. The cake is a must. You might arrange for flower bouquets and greeting cards with lovely Father's Day messages. Father's Day gifts comprises of pens, shirt cufflinks, jackets, cigar box. If your father is a sports enthusiasts gift him something like his the t-shirt of his favorite football cup, sports accessories also make great gifts. There are personalized Father's Day gifts available in the shops as well. These include Father's Day lockets, cards, wallets, music player, and watch.

Father's Day quotes

The below given Father's Day quotes can be heart wrenching for your dearest father. He might just be proud once again to have you as a daughter/son.

• "One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters." -George Herbert
• "Father! - to God himself we cannot give a holier name." -William Wordsworth
• "It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons." -Johann Schiller
• "It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't." -Barbara Kingsolver, Animal Dreams
• "Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."-Elizabeth Stone
• "A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again."-Enid Bagnold