JUN 16, 24 .. TO ONE.. TO ALL.. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY 2024..
FATHER’S DAY 2024..
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June every year. Where would we be without dads? Honestly, who would show off ‘dad jeans,’ tell the same somewhat amusing jokes at Thanksgiving, or spin those charming childhood stories? But of course, there’s far more to dads than their wardrobe choices and endless nostalgia for the ‘good old days’ (Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen — we get it). Still, we hope, that for all of you, your dad is a hero.
Far from a “Hallmark Holiday,” Father’s Day has its origins in medieval Europe, when Catholics dedicated a day to honoring fathers, fatherhood, and all paternal relationships. Fast forward a couple hundred years, and it’s now a holiday held all over the world — a testament to how important fathers and father figures are in societies everywhere. However, be careful. The date fluctuates around the world. In Spain, for example, it’s held on March 19, while in New Zealand, it’s the first Sunday in September. Keep this in mind if you’re traveling, or have family living overseas. There are few things more upsetting than a disappointed dad.
Father’s Day in America has a rich history dating back to the turn of the 20th century. But to really understand Father’s Day we must go back to the post-civil war reconstruction era of the 1860s and a day that celebrates the other half of the parenting duo, mothers.
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” – Unknown
“Any man can be a father, it takes someone special to be a Dad.” – Anne Geddes
“My Father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown
“A Father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown
TO ONE.. TO ALL.. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY 2024..
Cap and Patti
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I always assumed that Father’s Day was a Hallmark invention.
The older I got, the ‘larger’ my father got. My respect and gratitude for him continues to grow. Both my parents gave the three of us unconditional love, no matter how much we screwed up. What a gift they were. I don’t think I will ever stop missing them.
What a great first sentence Kathleen! I always assumed that Father’s Day was a Hallmark invention. We loved it! Patti and I are 100% with you about our own parents! Oh all of the couldda, shouldaa, wouldaa, things we never asked them, and never said to them about their part in our lives. They are haunting sometimes. Again thanks Kathleen! Cap and Patti