The History of Father's Day

The Road to Honoring Dad
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Anna Jarvis began her quest for Mother's Day in 1905. It wasn't long before Sonora Dodd, hearing of an early Mother's Day tribute, decided that fathers needed the same honor and celebration.
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On Father's Day, how you celebrate might be more important than the gift you give. You can throw a BBQ or a Father's Day variety show, but bringing the family together to celebrate the occasion should be the top priority.

In order to honor the important role that fathers play in a family's life, a special day was designated as Father's Day. Father's Day history began at the turn of the twentieth century, and the holiday developed into a full-fledged celebration with gifts and greeting cards.

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When it comes to thinking up the best Father's Day gifts, it really helps to know as much as possible about your father's hobbies, passions and interests.

This collection of Father's Day sayings can be used to express how you feel or as inspiration to create your own meaningful quote.

Simple Father's Day poetry can be a treasured gift, especially if you dress your poems up with a performance or photos.

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