June 16, 2013
In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation
making Father’s day an official holiday in the United States. It was only right
to give dad his day since Mother’s Day had been around since 1908.
This holiday is a celebrated to honor fatherhood on the
third Sunday in June. Other countries
around the world have also taken on this holiday too but the dates vary. For
example, In Italy, Belgium and Bolivia, Father’s day is celebrated on March 19th.
In Romania it is observed on the second Sunday of May. In South Korea, both parents
are celebrated with Parent’s Day on May 8th.
In Egypt, Syria and
Lebanon, this day is celebrated June 21; the first day of Summer.
No matter where we are in the world and on what day,
celebrating fathers has become a worldwide tradition. Without a Father, there
would be no us, unless we are a miracle child created through Immaculate
Conception. Father’s aren’t only those
that contributed to your creation, they don’t have to have a genetic connection
to be considered a father, he can be the one that stepped up to the plate and
took on the role of helping raise and mold you into the person you are today. So,
whoever it is you consider to be dad, be sure to let him know how much you love
and appreciate all he has done for you, maybe even apologize for all the
headaches you gave him as you were growing up. The most important reason for
this special day, is letting him know you care, not just on this day, but every
day.
I'm a daddy's girl and ain't ashamed to say it proudly. One of the big questions for Father’s day is what do I get
Dad? I usually come up with something good....I think.
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