Father's Day Celebration. How Father's Day is Celebrated in Various Places Across the World

 How Father's Day is Celebrated in Various Places Across the World

 
  International Father's Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize fathers, father figures and their contributions to families and society. Although the spirit may be similar from country to another, it also has different traditions and dates for each one of them. Since this month is holds not only Christmas in July but also Father's Day, here we go on a tour of how different countries celebrate their dads.

USA, Canada (Third Sunday in June)

Father's Day in the United States and Canada, is celebrated on 3rd of June]. It started in the US around the early 20th century which was taken from mother's day known for years. Many people gather with family or friends to celebrate the day through barbecues, picnics and other public events. Typical Father's Day gifts are ties, socks and other masculine attire or accessories, multi-tools (shown here), books you think the dad in your life might enjoy reading, Dad wants a big T-bone steak?

United Kingdom: The Melting Pot of Tradition

Father's Day in the United Kingdom is celebrated on the third Sunday of June as well. The day is celebrated to honor our fathers through gifts and cards much like in North America where families come together and spend quality family time. The event is typically kept a low-key affair and some families celebrate it with quieter activities such as picnics or walks in the park; having been to pubs, bars & restaurants instead.

In Brazil: Saint Joseph's Day Influence

Going for something less contentious, in Brazil Father´s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of August. The day is named after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of fathers in the Roman Catholic Church. Brazilian celebrations are marked by family meetings, large banquets and gift exchanges. It typically includes attending church, and most people use the day to honor their fathers or grandfather's role in raising them with love.

Vatertag In Germany but a Difference

Father's Day can be found in Germany as well, but with a difference that might not work for less boozy cultures like Australia: "Vatertag" is on Ascension Day (40 days after Easter). Men spend most of the day with other men, as traditionally it is much less a family gathering festival. And often fathers, gather the groups of men together to all go on hiking trips or out exploring in nature. Males are driving small beer and local special foods wagons, so in general males days of goodwill.

Thailand Honors The Legacy Of Kings

Thais around the country also commemorate their fathers and express appreciation towards King Bhumibol on this occasion. Clothing and adornments are rich in the Kings color—yellow. Some celebrate by attending religious ceremonies, giving to charities and presenting their fathers with canna flowers -- symbols of masculinity.

India: A Growing Celebration

But in India, Father's Day is a relatively new concept and following the trend with Western countries now it has been celebrated on third Sunday of June. It is an urban phenomenon largely working for the younger segment and families in cities. Many celebrations are individual acknowledgements in the privacy of ones own home with immediate family, calls or posts to social media. This may not be the case with all children to give their father some kind of gift or card, etc. and take them out for a special meal. The day is increasingly widely observed in many regions and communities incrementally.

CREATING AUSTRALIA | SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS 

Father's Day is the first Sunday of September in Australia and New Zealand. And while the date may be not quite as common compared to other countries, the traditions are familiar — gift-giving, greeting cards and big family dinners. The South Hemisphere countries provide longer evenings and outdoor activities also, picnics in the spring weather are a big deal for them.

Japan: A Day of Reflection

In Japan, that quiet reflection comes on the third Sunday of June when they celebrate Father's Day. Most of the kids will be making homemade presents or cards, and that they also give traditional Japanese gift like sweets, sake or flowers. Whether you are cooking a nice meal together or spending time in meaningful ways.

Conclusion

While Father's Day is celebrated around the world, each country has a special and distinct cultural shade to add. The typical ways of celebrating this day may be through lavish meals, gifts or quiet self-reflection - but the common ground that we all share is our shared love & gratitude towards fathers and father figures who have enriched us with their presence. Whether you are based in or out of the UK, over and above all else it is a message we can find on any street corner — Mensa continue celebrating strength, guidance and love from dad.