Father’s Day Marilaque Ride

FATHER'S DAY Brief History The holiday was primarily created by Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington. She wanted to honor her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone after his wife passed away. The first local celebration occurred on June 19, 1910. Decades later, President Richard Nixon officially signed Father's Day into law as a permanent national holiday in 1972.Traditions and CelebrationsGifts: Popular presents include electronic gadgets, grooming accessories, customized coffee mugs, and clothing.Greeting Cards: It is the fourth-largest card-sending holiday in the United States, with humor cards making up roughly 25% of all sales.Symbolic Flowers: Wearing a red rose traditionally honors a living father, while a white rose honors a deceased father.Global Variations: While many countries observe the June date, places like Australia celebrate on the first Sunday of September. Several Catholic countries celebrate it on March 19 to coincide with the Feast of Saint Joseph.