history of fathers day?

Answer 1

Father's day was created in response to the existence of Mother's day.

"Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington State, who first suggested the idea of the holiday in 1909."

Mother's day has it's roots in Ancient Greece.

Answer 2

Father's Day is a holiday to celebrate fatherhood and parenting by males, just as Mother's Day celebrates motherhood. Typically giving gifts to fathers and celebrating as a family is the main event of the day. Father's Day is celebrated at differing times through the year, as seen below.

Father's Day exists almost all over the world to honor and commemorate fathers or forefathers. In the Roman Catholic tradition, Father's Day is celebrated on Saint Joseph's Day, 19 March, though in most countries Father's Day is a secular celebration.

In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by selling male-oriented gifts such as electronics and tools. Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.

Answer 3

I believe that it is a holiday that is created by a person somewhere in Europe. He created this holiday because he wanted a day to honor his father because his father had done so much for him. If I am not correct please feel free to correct me.

Answer 4

All holidays were started by Hallmark.... there always coming up with new ideas for holidays so people will go out and buy a card.

Answer 5

no