Father's Day

All about Father's Day 👔

Father's Day in the US falls on the third Sunday of June, landing between June 15 and June 21. It shows up right as school lets out, so it often blends into the first weekend of summer.

The gifts lean practical and slightly funny — grilling gear, socks, terrible ties — but the point is the same as Mother's Day: a whole day of appreciation.

How people celebrate Father's Day

• Grilling out in the backyard
• Homemade cards and 'World's Best Dad' gifts
• Fishing, ball games, and time outdoors
• Family dinner with dad picking the menu

Fun facts

• The first Father's Day was held in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
• It became a permanent US holiday in 1972.
• It is one of the biggest days of the year for phone calls.

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