At present, the world is witnessing rapid changes that are often termed as necessary, inevitable, and need of the hour. In human relationships also we can see the traces of the ‘Change’. However, some bonds remain unflinching with time. Yes, the relationship of a parent with children especially the beautiful relationship of a father with his kids is something unique in its nature. It is profound, promising, and caring.
And Father’s Day like ‘Mother’s Day ‘aims to celebrate the significance of fatherhood in shaping the lives of children. Father is known to provide strong safety and support every child requires to positively transition to adulthood.
The place of a father in the home cannot be undervalued especially in contemporary society where many families live under the pressures of numerous challenges of life. Every child deserves a father or role model to hold their hands and help them navigate these possible dangers and can deliver the changes they desire to see today.
Father’s Day is celebrated across the world to emphasize the role of the father in society and to appreciate continued efforts, the much-needed sacrifices of a father for his children both young and old. While the dates vary from country to country, Father’s Day is mostly celebrated on the third Sunday in June. This year it will be celebrated on June 21. As the term indicates ‘Father’s Day ‘is an exclusive occasion to honour the father figures across the world, their valuable contributions towards raising their children.
It is believed that the ‘Father’s Day’ was founded by one Sonora Smart Dodd who was the daughter of American Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart in the year 1910. Since then, the day has been celebrated every year in as many as 111 countries. In some countries like Australia and New Zealand, however, it is said that Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September. And in Brazil, it is celebrated on the second Sunday of August.
There are some interesting traditions connected with the celebration of ‘Father’s Day’. As per the pagan tradition, Father’s Day is closely linked to the Pagan Sun worship, because the sun is thought to be the father of the universe and the celebration of dads falls closer to the summer solstice. Roses are the official flower of Father’s Day, with people previously wearing them to church on this date. While this tradition is rarely seen today, sons and daughters used to wear either a red rose in admiration of a living father or a white rose in memory of a deceased father.
On the day, usually, dads are showered with cards and presents, with some families celebrating together by going on days out. It is the day in which kids can express their love and respect towards their father as he has dedicated the entire life to the well-being of their children. Putting this year’s Father’s Day into perspective, people all over will view this one differently than in others in their lifetimes.
If your father is still alive, you will hopefully let them know you love them no matter what. If unfortunately, like so many, and your father is no longer alive, you will want to remember him with your fondest of memories and maybe some funny ones too. Whatever way and reason you will celebrate the day in 2020, the love you have for your father will be there. As mentioned, this year it will be quite difficult for the kids to give parties for their beloved father due to the on-going pandemic. However, like the popular adage, where there is a will there is a way, you can bring a celebration at home. You can make delicious food for them and can spend quality time with your father which will redefine the soothing relationship.
