Father’s Day is a special day of celebration dedicated to fathers around the world. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. On this day, people acknowledge the importance of fathers in their lives and express their love and gratitude for them. This day is a great opportunity to honour your father and thank him for all that he has done for you. Here are the Top 10 Facts about Father’s Day that you should know.

1. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910.

That’s right!

The first ever Father’s Day was celebrated on 19th June, 1910.

It was originally invented by an American who wanted to celebrate her Father.

2. America was the first country to celebrate it.

As you have read above, Father’s Day was first invented in America.

It started off in Washington and eventually spread across the world and is now celebrated in lots of different countries.

Read more about the USA.

3. It was invented by Mrs Sonora Smart Dodd.

Father’s Day was invented by an American called Mrs Sonora Smart Dodd.

Her Father had looked after his 6 children after their Mother sadly passed away.

After celebrating Mother’s Day, Sonora believed that there should be a Father’s Day too!

4. Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June each year.

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June each year.

This means that the exact date can change year to year.

Some other countries celebrate it on a different day though…

5. This year Father’s Day is on Sunday 18th June!

This year, Father’s Day falls on 18th June 2023.

Make sure you get your cards and presents at the ready!

6. Thailand celebrates Father’s Day on the King Bhumibol’s birthday!

Not everyone celebrates Father’s Day on the same day as us.

In Thailand they always celebrate Father’s Day on King Bhumibol’s birthday.

King Bhumibol used to be the King of Thailand.

They see him as the Father of the nation.

His birthday was on 5th December which is when they celebrate Father’s Day!

7. Father’s Day is the fifth largest card sending day according to Hallmark.

According to Hallmark, Father’s Day is the fifth largest card sending day ever.

It’s time to get writing!

Maybe you want to include a poem for him or write down all your best memories.

You could draw a picture too!

8. The word Dad dates back to the 1500s.

It is believed that the word Dad dates back to the 1500s.

People aren’t completely sure where the word comes from, but it’s believed it comes from baby talk.

9. The official flower of Father’s Day is a rose.

Did you know that there is an official flower for Father’s Day?

The official flower is a rose.

Find out how to press flowers here.

10. Father’s Day became an official holiday in 1972.

Father’s Day became an official holiday in America in 1972.

President Richard Nixon signed it into law.

This Dad keeps stealing LEGO!

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