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 example, in Honduras, it falls on March 19, while Colombia celebrated it on June 15. The tradition began in the early 20th century when Sonora Smart Dodd initiated the day to honor her father, a Civil War veteran, after her mother's death. The first celebration occurred on June 19, 1910. It became an official U.S. holiday in 1972. Americans are expected to spend a record $27.9 billion on gifts this year, focusing on greeting cards, clothing, and special outings.
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