The word ‘Father’ is often used to honor spiritual leaders, inventors and originator of an idea, product, service or person. It is so, that fathers have always been associated with guidance and protection, as the person who can be loved, respected and looked up to. Let’s use the Father’s Day to let these special men know what place they have in our lives and what influence they have on us.
Today 21st June 2009 is Father’s Day and don’t forget to make this day special day more special!
 |
- The Father’s Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad -the special man in our life.
- We often forget the sacrifice of our fathers and the roles they have played in shaping our lives.
- Father’s Day gives us the opportunity to show and express our love and care to this man, who deserves our support most.
- Father’s Day is the most appropriate platform to make us look beyond ‘our own’ family and honor the man who brought us joy and happiness.
- Father’s Day is a day to honor not only your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life – whether as Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or “Big Brothers.”
- Father’s Day is a time of burnt toast and breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled “I Love You Dad” and, of course, that lovely new tie!
Father’s Day in India
It is comparatively a new trend in India. Similar to western countries like USA and UK, Father’s Day celebration is slowly gaining ground in various Indian metropolises. Urban places in the country, where people are more receptive towards western culture, have recognized the sentiments attached with the day and have been celebrating it for not more than ten years now. The idea of honoring dads on this particular day has been appreciated by millions of Indians, who observe it on the third Sunday of June every year.
On this day, children pay tribute to their fathers and bestow them with gifts. They also express their warm greetings and love to people whom they consider as father figures. Though Father’s Day celebrations are more pronounced in urban centers of India, many people in smaller towns and remote areas are also slowly catching up with the concept. Due credits goes to the numerous advertising campaigns that voice the importance of this day through gifts and greeting cards, for increasing its awareness.
Like in the West, children in India also make it a point to indulge dad with various love tokens and gifts during the occasion. From flowers to expensive accessories, various Fathers Day gifts throng the Indian markets. Popular gifts include cards, bouquets, watches and wine bottles. The trend of presenting the conventional necktie to dads is also in style. Most Indian families generally prefer celebrating it by dining in restaurants or going out for a family picnic or a movie. Cultural shows are also organized in various schools and clubs to honor dads on this special day.
Popularity: 6% [?]
