The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
Father's Day is a special day to celebrate the men in our lives who have been such an important part of our upbringing.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
For many of us, our fathers have been our biggest supporters and our biggest fans.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
They've been there for us through thick and thin, and we wouldn't be who we are today without them.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
But where did Father's Day come from? Believe it or not, the holiday has a pretty interesting history.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
Father's Day was first celebrated in the early 1900s, but it wasn't until much later that the holiday really took off.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
The idea for Father's Day came from a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Dodd was one of six children, and she grew up watching her single father raise her and her siblings on his own.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
She was inspired by the work her father did, and she wanted to find a way to honor him.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
So, in 1910, Dodd proposed the idea of Father's Day to several churches in Spokane, Washington.
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The History of Father's Day
The History of Father's Day
The churches liked the idea, and they agreed to start celebrating Father's Day on June 19th, which happened to be Dodd's father's birthday.
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