Father's Day: How It Started and Why This Tradition Is Celebrated
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Father's Day is celebrated on June 21 this year in the U.S. and many other countries, although some nations observe it on different dates. For instance, Honduras celebrates it on March 19, coinciding with the feast of St. Joseph, while Colombia celebrated it on June 15. The tradition began in the early 20th century when Sonora Smart Dodd initiated the holiday to honor her father, a Civil War veteran, after her mother's death. It became an official U.S. holiday in 1972. This year, Americans are expected to spend a record $27.9 billion on gifts, primarily cards, clothing, and special outings.
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