Happy Fathers Day
Today is Father’s Day
Fathers are likened to the foundation upon which a strong home is built. They are the head of the home though many may choose to argue that, we cannot dispute the fact that the leadership position they uphold is laced with the burden of providing and protecting their homes and families. Their hard work, efforts, and discipline is sometimes unappreciated and undervalued in the world.
Father’s Day first began in the United States on June 19th, 1910 in the state of Washington to acknowledge and appreciate the extraordinary role Father play in the lives of their families. It was proposed by Sanora Dodd who wanted to observe a day of celebrating her father William Jackson Smart a civil war veteran who singlehandedly raised her and her five siblings. Later in 1972, the former US President Richard Nixon signed a declaration proclaiming every third Sunday of June as a day to honor our Fathers.
Why do we celebrate Father? The prominent American evangelist Billy Graham once said Father are one of the unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. Fathers are raised to be the provider, protectors, and role models, to give us strength when we have none left, to hide their tears, to work and care for everyone before themselves. Hence there is a need to appreciate their efforts and praise their maximum contributions.
How do other countries celebrate Father’s day? The Brazilians celebrate father’s day on the 26th of July in honor of st. Joachim is the father of the virgin Mary who is the patron saint of all Fathers. In India, children give gift cards to their fathers detailing their love for them. In Russia father’s day is titled defender of the fatherland to honour men for being the protector of their homes and country. In Thailand, people give Canna flowers to their fathers, the flowers represent masculinity, in Mexico, Fathers participate in a 21-kilometer race as a way to bond with their children and In Germany, Fathers participate in hikes and other sporting activities with their children to celebrate Father’s Day.
Most countries celebrate similarly, they give cards, and gifts and make their fathers feel special on this auspicious day so now, How will he be celebrated today? Think of the wonderful things he has done for you, the times he created a reason for you to be happy, the provision of your needs, the care, and affection, the extra miles he took to actualize a future for you. Join Anambra news.ng today and thesolutionmagazine.com to applaud fathers all over the world. Celebrate your Father today, celebrate his efforts and put a smile on his face.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers.
