Today, June 21, is Father’s Day, a day to honor our fathers, grandfathers, and other father-figures in our lives. The idea of setting aside a day every year as a holiday for the purpose of paying special tribute to fathers originated with a woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, in the state of Washington in 1910.
A Brief History of Father’s Day
The first Father’s Day was instituted by the Ministerial alliance and the Y.M.C.A. of Spokane, Wash., on June 19, 1910. The day was chosen to complement the existing Mother’s Day and Children’s Day. Over time, the day has become more widely observed, with many people showing appreciation for their fathers and father-figures through gifts, cards, and other gestures.
In the early days of Father’s Day, it was seen as a way to recognize the importance of fathers in the home and in the community. The day was also seen as a way to promote patriotism and to honor the sacrifices made by fathers in the military. Today, Father’s Day is celebrated not only in the United States but also in many other countries around the world.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
