Father’s Day 2023 (US): Every year, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Where would we be if not for fathers? Who would flaunt ‘dad jeans,’ repeat the same mildly amusing Thanksgiving quips, or retell those endearing childhood tales? Of course, there is much more to fathers than their fashion sense and unending nostalgia for the “good old days” (we get it, Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen). Still, fathers are heroes. Be sure to tell your father how much he means to you on June 18. Check out our gift guide if you’re looking for a unique present for your father.
5 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR FATHER’S DAY
“A father is neither an anchor nor a sail, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” – Not Known
“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” – Anne Geddes
“My Father did not instruct me on how to live; instead, he demonstrated by example.” The man whose name is Clarence Budington Kelland
“Most fathers are ordinary men transformed by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and musicians.” – Pam Brown
“A Father is someone you look up to regardless of your height.” – Not Known
WHEN IS FATHER’S DAY 2023?
On Father’s Day, June 18 of this year, we will honour the pillar of the family and originator of our favourite dad quips.
HISTORY OF FATHER’S DAY
Far from being a “Hallmark holiday,” Father’s Day has its roots in mediaeval Europe, when Catholics established a day to honour fathers, paternity, and all paternal relationships. A few centuries later, paternal’s Day became a worldwide celebration, demonstrating the significance of fathers and paternal figures in all societies. However, use caution. The date varies around the globe. In Spain, it occurs on March 19, while in New Zealand it falls on the first Sunday of September. Consider this if you are travelling or if you have family residing abroad. Few things are more distressing than a disappointed father.
The complex history of Father’s Day in the United States dates back to the turn of the 20th century. To truly comprehend Father’s Day, however, we must look back to the post-Civil War reconstruction era of the 1860s and a holiday honouring mothers, the other half of the parenting dyad.
Ann Reeves Jarvis is the originator of the tradition of celebrating parents. Shortly after the Civil War, Jarvis chose a day to honour the mothers of both Confederate and Union combatants in order to heal the wounds caused by four years of bitter conflict in a divided West Virginia town. Known as “Mother’s Work Days,” Jarvis hoped that during the newly appointed era of peace and reconciliation, former enemies could begin to sow new seeds of unity by celebrating something they all shared.
5 THINGS DADS LIKE TO DO
Play golf
We believe that fathers enjoy golf because it takes place on a massive landscape that they don’t have to mow, or because they unleash their inner speed demon while zipping around the course on those electric golf carts.
Channel cruising
They must alternate between “NCIS” and reruns of “CSI Miami” and “Law & Order” because they are never satiated with just one episode.
Calling at inopportune moments
Dads adore to call at the worst possible times (either by phone or from the bottom of the stairs in a loud, booming voice).
Telling horrible puns
This is one thing that dads do that we love to hate (but secretly love to adore) — dad jokes are typically composed of the best/worst puns you’ve ever encountered.
Grilling
Fire appeals to their primal desire to provide for the family, and while we know that fathers are adept in the kitchen, their true passion is outdoor cooking.
FATHER’S DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | June 20 | Sunday |
| 2022 | June 19 | Sunday |
| 2023 | June 18 | Sunday |
| 2024 | June 16 | Sunday |
