Fathers Day Gifts

The history of Father's Day dates back to 1909, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd was listening to a Mother's Day sermon, at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. The lecture inspired her to have a special day dedicated to her father, William Jackson Smart, who had brought her up and her siblings, single-handedly, after their mother died. Sonora could realize the greatness of her father and wanted to let him know how deeply she was touched by his sacrifices, courage, selflessness and love. To pay a tribute to her great dad, Sonora held the first Father's Day celebration on 19th of June 1910, on the birthday of her father. She was the first to solicit the idea of having an official Father's Day observance. However, unlike Mother's Day, which was readily accepted, Father's Day was received with mockery and hilarity. Though the day was gaining attention, it was mostly for the wrong reasons. Jokes, satire, parody and derision were all that the day was commemorated for. In 1913, a bill in accordance with making the day official was introduced.

And that was how Fathers Day came about! This year it falls on Sunday the 21st June. So put that note in your diary. And don't let yourself get caught out. You will find plenty of ideas online from the many local businesses around Ireland from a round of golf at the recent Irish Open course in Baltray or Clay Pigeon shooting at Courtlough Shooting Grounds to gifts like a Car Messaging System or a crate of fine Wine. A few suggestions from us. But you can contact us at sales@giftsandvouchers.ie if you need any help. But most importantly spend some time with them. That is the greatest gift.

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