Father's Day: Origin & Customs - How is Father's Day celebrated worldwide?

This date originated in the United States, where the idea of a Father's Day was first created by Sonora Smart Dodd to recognise and honour her father for raising his six children alone after his wife died giving birth to their last child. On 19 June 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Washington State and continued to grow in popularity across the US over the years. In 1966, the third Sunday in June was recognised as a nationwide Father's Day and was officially declared a holiday in 1972. The United States is not only considered the birthplace of Mother's Day but has also shaped the tradition of Father's Day.

Although Father's Day is celebrated at different times around the world and many countries have their own traditions associated with the holiday, many of the basic ideas behind the celebrations are similar. In many countries, for example, it is traditional to surprise fathers with homemade cards or small gifts. In many ways, Father's Day is celebrated as a counterpart to Mother's Day and honours the role of the father. Therefore, Father's Day is a family holiday all over the world that is used for cosy get-togethers or a day out.