GUESS WHAT?

Hi folks, how are you doing?

Before I tell you the topic of this post, watch this video and try to guess what it may be about.

If you were a child once, you probably remember this, right? So, what am I going to talk about today?

Yes, FATHER'S DAY!

Well, it’s traditional to celebrate father’s day not only in Brazil but in other parts of the world. However, it’s celebrated in different parts of the year, and in different ways, depending on the country.

Here are some interesting countries and the different days in which this holiday is celebrated in each one.

     Argentina 3rd Sunday in June

     Chile and Canada 3rd Sunday in June

     France 3rd Sunday in June

     Japan 3rd Sunday in June

     United Kingdom 3rd Sunday in June

     United States 3rd Sunday in June
     India 3rd Sunday in June
     Australia 1st Sunday in September

     New Zealand 1st Sunday in September

     Portugal St. Joseph's Day March 19

     Spain St. Joseph's Day March 19

     Germany Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter)

 

BRIEF HISTORY ABOUT FATHER’S DAY

The customs and traditions differ from one country to another. With the earliest record of Father's Day found in the ruins of Babylon, one can easily understand the fact that Father Day has been celebrated for centuries. The Countries, where the Catholic Church was of significant influence on the culture and society, Father's Day is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day (March 19). There are times when the Dads get a little lucky and enjoy Father's Day goodies more than once every year! People honor their father and express gratitude for his love and affection on Father's Day.

On the other hand, the popularity of Fathers Day has also led to an extensive commercialization of the event. According to critics the rigorous marketing campaign has spoiled the noble idea of honoring fathers on Father's Day as many observe the day by performing the mere formality of presenting gifts to dad.

HOW TO CELEBRATE IT?!

Indulging the sweet daddies with breakfast in bed; gifting out cards, flowers, chocolates, neckties, shirts, electronic gadgets, stationery items, games and various other activities, get-togethers mark Father's Day to strengthen the bond between a father and child and are the traditional way of celebrating Father's Day.

TRADITIONS ROUND THE WORLD

As a Father's Day tradition, people in US and Canada, along with their Dads, pay tribute to grandfather, stepfather, foster father, uncle or men who play the Father figure role in their lives. The tradition of celebrating Fathers Day in Canada has been influenced from US. People in Canada too wear roses to express gratitude and love for their father as their US counterparts.

The occasion in Australia is celebrated privately in households. Breakfast meeting for families is also a common affair of Father Day celebrations in Australia.

Many in South Africa go out for picnic, fishing or just for a meal in restaurant. 

Celebrating Father's Day is a new concept in India and highly influenced by the U.S. celebrations. It is perhaps not even a decade old. The idea of honoring fathers has been appreciated by Indians as well to a large extent like all other countries. The event is marked by expressing gratitude for fathers. The idea is to instill noble values and principles in children to pay due respect to the elders especially dads and understand the importance of a family.

Adapted from: http://www.theholidayspot.com   

MY WISH

I wish all Fathers that accomplish their role as men, companion, husband, teacher, master, and so forth a great Father’s Day.

MY FATHER

This is my lovely father, Edison, who's 68 years old. He's surely someone I really love and that tought me a lot! His gift this year, besides the surprises, will be a nice barbecue with the whole family.

Have you thought how to celebrate it? Tell us!