Celebrate the man who raised you!
"A father is someone you look up to... no matter how tall you grow."
This is the day to appreciate him.
Boating
Fishing
Museum/Art Gallery
Golfing
Camping
Scenic Drive
Concert
Sporting Event
Weekend Away
Farmer's Market
Picnic
Visit Relatives or Friends
Hiking
Local Event
Zoo
Dine Out
Brewery
Car/Air Show
Go-Carting
Ask Him What he Wants
Awards
Give Him Favorite Foods
Do His Jobs
Create A Card
Hand Craft A Gift
Thank Him
Lots of Hugs
Peace and Quiet
Play His Favorite Music
Join Him In HIs Interest
Make Signs
Sidewalk Chalk Sign
Clean His Car
Spend Time With Him
Attend Church With Him
Keep Him Comfortable
Wait On Him
Back Rub/Massage
Compliment Him
Card
Tools
Sporting Goods
Cornhole Game & Bags
Survival Gear
Exercise Equipment
Tie/Tie Clip
Book
Photo Collage/Gift
Gift Certificate
Song Playlist
Personalized "Father" Gifts
Shaving Kit
Gift Basket
Novelty T-Shirt
Check His Amazon Wish List!
Breakfast In Bed
Host A Brunch
His Favorite Restaurant
Bake A Cake/Cookies
Appetizers
Specialty Desserts
Bar-B-Que
Wood Fired Pizza
Cook Him Dinner
Beer Nuts
Cheese/Meat Basket
Signs
Balloons
Paper Lanterns
Paper Plates/Cups/Napkins
Centerpiece
Plates/Cups/Napkins
Backdrop for Photos
DIY Crafts
Sports Theme
Tropical Theme
Hunter Theme
Color Theme
Dessert Party
Golf Beer Pong
Horseshoes
Darts
Listen to Music
Watch a Show
Gather Old Friends
Photo Slide Show
Yard Games
Card Games
Beer Tasting
Swimming
Fly a Kite
When circumstances prevent the gathering, there are always ways to celebrate with the guest of honor by letting them know you are thinking of them! Mailing and social media open the doors to communication and sharing. While it is not a good substitute for a good "old fashioned" party, the purpose is served, and memories are still being made! There are no rules for creating a unique way to celebrate any occasion, nor are there any rules for the timeline to do so. All of the ideas listed above for creating a party may not be feasible during this time of Covid-19, but I hope you are inspired by some of the thoughts and traditions to make your party fly!
"His strong arms carried me up to bed, he tucked me in, after a book was read. He held my bike up when I learned to ride, keeping me safe as he ran in stride. On his shoulders he would carry me, through busy crowds or at the sea. Often, he would stay up late, to welcome me home from work or a date. With pride and joy, he walked me down the aisle, then gave me away, with a tear and a smile. Through all the years, through good and bad, he has my back, my loving Dad!" - Sandy - 2020
Some credit Grace Golden Clayton as first making suggestion to her pastor to commemorate father's who were killed tragically, as she lost her father due to a mining disaster in 1907. Two years later, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd heard a Mother's Day sermon, and felt that a similar day should be set aside to honor fathers, as her own father continued to raise her and her five siblings after their mother had died. The idea grew, and Father's Day was celebrated in 1916 under President Woodrow in the Oval Office. but he was unable to make it a national holiday due to the resistance by Congress. The struggle by Dodd to make Father's day a nationally observed holiday continued until 1966, when President Lyndon Johnson recognized it by Executive Order. Finally, in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed an Official Proclamation, permanently setting aside the third Sunday in June as Father's Day, nationwide.
Mrs. Dodd passed on in 1978, at the age of 96, and her gravestone reads "Founder of Father's Day".
On Father's Day, Americans celebrate with family traditions as well as with innovative ideas! When I was a kid, Father's Day meant that Dad got a day off, both from his job and household chores! Today, with so many jobs requiring work that includes Sundays, it is not always that simple. It is best to plan a time that works best during the day to let father's know that they are loved and appreciated for what they have done and what they do. While there are many options for celebrating this special man, it is important to know what HE wants to do. However a father is honored, it should come from the heart, to fill his with love.
Some men are fathers through biology. Being a dad is much more than biology. If this holiday had been deemed "Dad's Day", I would think it more appropriate. To earn the title "Dad", a man must be present in the role of child raising and/or guiding through life. A true father makes sacrifices for the happiness, health, and well-being of his children. To be blessed with a father figure who has given so much, whether it be through birth, adoption, marriage or friendship, is a gift to be recognized and celebrated! To the fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, and "like-a-fathers", in life and in memory, this day is to honor, appreciate, and love them.
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