ABOUT FATHER'S DAY:
Father's day is a festival inaugurated in the early 20th century to honor fathers and forefathers. This festival is celebrated in many countries all across the world to express gratitude for fathers. This festival is celebrated by gifting cards, bouquets, artificial flowers, quotations, show pieces and other thoughtful gifts to their dear dad.
Father's Day is celebrated on variety of dates across the world. Previously this festival was confined to pay gratitude to father only, but nowadays, people also with Happy Father's Day to their stepfather, grandfather, father-in-law, uncles or any other man who is as protective and caring as a father. involves gift giving and special dinners to fathers and family oriented activities.
The Beginning of Father's Day:
Historians have recorded that there was a tradition to celebrate Father's Day even thousands of years ago. Their study say that 4,000 years ago in Babylon a son called Elmesu carved a father's day message on a clay card. In his message Elmesu wished his father a long and healthy life. There is no knowledge as to what happened to this father son duo but it is believed that several countries retained the custom of celebrating Father's Day.
HISTORY OF FATHER'S DAY:
The tradition of celebrating Father's Day as seen today originated in the last century. Though there are several people who are credited for furthering the cause of Father's Day, there is far greater acceptance for Ms. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd's contribution. A doting daughter from Spokane, Washington, Ms Dodd is recognized as the Founder or Mother of the Father's Day Festival.
Conception of the Father's Day took place in Sonora's mind when she happened to hear a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Sonora, who was 27 then, had begun to recognize the hardships her father must have gone through while bringing up his six children alone. When Sonora was 16, her mother had died during childbirth. Sonora's father a Civil War veteran by the name of William Jackson Smart raised six children including the newborn on his own. Sonora questioned that if there is a day to recognize mothers then why is not there a day to honor fathers?
Many people laughed and joked at Sonora's idea. But her will did not droop. She began a sincere campaign lobbying for the cause of Father's Day. Her hard work began to show signs of success when Spokane celebrated its first Father's Day on June 19, 1910 with the support of Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). To pay tribute to her affectionate father, Sonora wished that Father's Day be celebrated on her father's birthday on June 5, but it so happened that there was not enough time for preparation and the day came to be celebrated on third Sunday in the month of June.
Father’s Day is approaching, which means it’s time to find the right words to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. Whether you’re writing a Father’s Day card for dad, grandpa or someone whose been influential in your life, you can write a loving message to show your appreciation and say thanks for all he’s done.
Why Are Father’s Day Card Messages Important?
Whether you’ve found the perfect Father’s Day gift or you’re planning on taking your Dad out to a nice dinner, it’s important to also express your gratitude for him with words. Nothing means more to your Father than hearing how much you appreciate him, and a nice Father’s Day card makes a forever keepsake. Even if the note is short and sweet, it’s still meaningful. So if you’re looking for inspiration, check out our message examples below.
What To Write In A Father’s Day Card:
1) When it comes to writing your message, avoid generic phrasing and instead speak from the heart. If you’re having trouble with finding the right words to say, follow my easy steps to write your Father’s Day message:
2) Wish him a Happy Father’s Day! Begin your card by wishing him a Happy Father’s Day or writing “Dear Dad.”or "My wonderful Dad."
3) Thank him.Thank your father, grandfather, grandpa for their role and influence in your life. You can share specific qualities you admire most about them. You can also write what you’re grateful for and add compliments. If your relationship with your dad is complicated, speak to what is positive and true.
4) End with a warm closing. Finish off your card with a warm and heartfelt closing.
SOME OF THE QUOTES THAT YOU CAN WRITE:
- “Dad, you are my hero and my role model. Thanks for being here for me and being a great example.”
- “Happy Father’s Day! You’re not just my father, but one of my closest friends.”
- “You’re my one and only dad, and I’ll always have a special place in my heart for you. Happy Father’s Day!”
- “You will never go out of style. Happy Father’s day to the coolest dad ever.”
- “The older I get the more I realize how important it is to have a dad like you. You have provided stability in my life and the love and acceptance I needed. Happy Father’s Day!”
- “Thank you for being there every day with just the love and guidance I’ve needed. Everything you’ve taught me has stuck with me and I’m lucky to have a dad like you.”
- “Dad, you have given me the best things in life: Your time, your care, and your love. I am truly grateful to have you in my life. Happy Father’s Day!”
- “There’s no possible way I could pay you back for all that you have done for me growing up, but I greatly appreciate all your hard work raising me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you.”
- “It’s that time of year again when everyone tries to tell themselves that they had the best dad in the world. I really did have the best dad in the world, so they can’t be right.”
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