Father's Day began to be celebrated only in the 20th century — in parallel with Mother's Day. The main motive of the — holiday is to emphasize the role of the father in raising the child and in the formation of a new personality.
There are many theories about the appearance of this holiday. The most common — idea for the celebration belongs to American Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised six children alone.
The holiday, according to Mrs. Dodd, was supposed to be a dedication to all fathers. And so it happened. True, instead of June 5 (the day of the death of the enthusiast’s father), the third Sunday of June was approved as the official date of celebration. Today is Father's Day — is a good tradition in most countries of the world.
In Australia, Father's Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. What's noteworthy is that — Australians celebrate Father's Day not in June, like most Commonwealth countries, but on the first Sunday in September.
The events themselves on this day are similar to those taking place all over the world. Using an additional — holiday — opportunity, people thank their fathers for their care and support. Most often, children give flowers, chocolate, souvenirs and postcards drawn by them to their dear fathers, grandfathers, uncles and all the important men in their lives.
Although Father's Day — is predominantly a «home» holiday, some clubs and public organizations in the country conduct special entertainment programs. Family meetings at breakfast — is a common tradition in Australia of celebrating Father's Day. Also popular on this day are numerous active games, hikes and other events that can further strengthen the already strong bond between fathers and children.