Then again, fathers never want their kids to level scores with them. Fathers are just wired that way, to love unconditionally, to never expect anything in return, and to do nothing but the best for their children. But who doesn't like a surprise once in a while? Who doesn't yearn a word or two of appreciation and acknowledgment? Father's Day is the one day (mind you, not just the 'only day') when you can make your Daddy Dearest feel extra-special, extra-loved, extra-pampered, and extra-gifted. Children all around the world follow different traditions and sometimes come up with their own ideas to celebrate Father's Day. Know how fathers around the world are thanked, and take a cue or two to celebrate your old man.
Known as Chichi No Hi in Japan, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. Flowers are an integral part of the Japanese culture. Kids in Japan add that touch of tradition to the Father's Day celebrations, and start the day by presenting him with flowers.
Later, throughout the day, kids present their fathers with special handmade gifts, like beer glasses, Japanese sweets, and origami craft items. A meal, usually lunch or dinner, is organized, where the entire family gets together to celebrate the father figures.
An interesting fact is that, Japan doesn't manufacture any Father's Day cards at all.
Father's Day at Dad's Expense!
A tradition that has gained popularity over the years in the United States of America is kids placing collect calls for their fathers. Annually, the number of collect calls recorded on this day is the highest. Other presents that make it to the list of 'gifts for dad' are greeting cards, electronic goods, perfumes, flowers, and sweets.
It was in the United States of America where the idea to set aside a separate day to celebrate 'fatherhood', was born. The entire credit for founding Father's Day goes to an American woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, daughter of an American Civil War veteran, William Jackson Smart. Sonora was inspired by the idea of Mother's Day, which was a relatively new recognition. She was deeply inspired by her father, and held him in the highest regard. She filed a petition to celebrate her father's birthday (5th of June) as Father's Day. Instead, the third Sunday of June was chosen.
Father's Day is a big deal in the US, and is also a public holiday. The celebrations begin at least a week or two in advance. The US retail market, over the years, has adapted to the festivities around this day. Huge discounts, promotional offers, and sales on goods that are likely to be purchased for men, fathers in particular, are organized.
Hindus regard their fathers as their teacher, protector, and savior. The Nepalese celebrate Father's Day or Kushe Aausi, Pitritarpani Aausi or Gokarna Aausi with as much pomp and excitement as they would celebrate their New Year. There is no fixed date on which Father's Day is celebrated in Nepal. The date changes every year, and it usually falls in late August or early September, depending upon the year and the lunar calendar.
It is known as Babu ko Mukh herne din in Nepalese, which literally translates to 'looking at your father's face day.'
Kids in Nepal pay their respects, and express their gratitude and love towards their father by gifting him with his favorite food and clothing. Children pay homage to their deceased father by carrying out Shraddha, a ritual in which they make monetary or other donations in temples.
Happy Birthday to the King and a Masculine Flower for My Dad!
It is a double celebration of kinds for the people in Thailand, as Father's Day is celebrated on the same day as the birthday of the reigning King, also known as 'The Father of the Nation'.
Thais followed the tradition of wearing 'yellow' on this day, as it is the 'color of the day' for Monday, the day on which the King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born. However, recently, the king was seen leaving a hospital in a baby-pink blazer. As a mark of respect and hope to bring back the king to good health, Thais now wear pink on his birthday, which is also Father's Day.
An ancient tradition, which is not quite popular today but is still followed by some families, is where the children present Canna flowers to their father. The flower is considered to be a masculine flower, and is thus given to dads who symbolize strength, power, and vigor.
Although not celebrated traditionally, Father's Day is taken as an opportunity by Indian kids to express their love, gratitude, and respect towards their father. Children in India pay homage and seek their fathers' blessings, as the place of a father is next only to God. Hinduism teaches young ones to seek blessings from their elders by touching their feet and thinking of them to be no less than God.
Some children do follow modern western cultures and celebrate Father's Day on the third Sunday of June. Keeping in line with the traditions of the West, they try to make the day special for their fathers by presenting them with gifts, regional sweets, flowers, and the likes.
Canada, like the US, celebrates Father's Day on the third Sunday of June. On this day, people wear red roses to symbolize that their father is alive, and white roses to symbolize otherwise. The tradition of people wearing roses is one to express their gratitude and love towards their dads.
Another tradition which has found a place among the citizens of Canada is that people wish not only their fathers, but also their grandfathers, foster fathers, step-fathers, and uncles, or any male or father-figure who has played an important role in their lives.
Father's Day in the Rest of the WorldRussia
Instead of celebrating Father's Day, Russia celebrates 'Defender of the Fatherland Day' on the 23rd of February, which is the Russian equivalent of Father's Day. It is sometimes also referred to as 'Men's Day'.
Argentina
Although Argentina continues to follow the Western culture and celebrate Father's Day on the third Sunday of June every year, several unsuccessful attempts have been made to change the date to August 24, which is also the day on which Jose de San Martin ( Father of the Nation) became a father.
Romania
Romania is the newest addition to the list of countries that honors fatherhood by celebrating Father's Day every year. Until 2010, it was the only European country which did not officially celebrate Father's Day. It was only in 2010, when the second Sunday of May was officially declared as Father's Day here.
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