Father's Day in the UK.
When is Father's Day in the UK 2024?
Father's Day in the UK. will be celebrated on Sunday, 16th June 2024. The holiday falls on the third Sunday of June annually.
The Origins of Father's Day
In Europe, Father’s Day goes way back to the middle ages, when it was connected to St Joseph and was celebrated on his feast day in March. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that Father’s Day became a secular celebration, started in the USA by Sonora Smart Dodd in the early 1900s, to celebrate her father. The concept of Father’s Day gradually grew in popularity and some 60 years later, it was declared an official holiday in the USA… the UK soon followed suit.
When is Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June and so the exact date changes year on year. See below for when we’re celebrating dad over the next couple of years.
2024 – 16th June
2025 – 15th June
2026 – 21th June
2027 – 20th June
Why do we give gifts on Father’s Day?
Dads are great and giving Father’s Day gifts on this special day is a way to show our love and appreciation. Father’s Day means different things to different families… it might mean a card, a day out or something delicious that’s a real treat.
Of course, Father’s Day is also a time to celebrate fantastic step-dads, fathers-in-law, grandads and father figures, whoever they may be… let’s not forget gifts for fathers to be!
How to celebrate Father's Day
In the UK, we celebrate Father's Day with a 'Happy Father's Day!' greeting and show appreciation to Dads and other paternal figures in our lives with kindness and consideration. A popular way to do this is through a decorative card where you can write your sentiments about how lucky you feel to have this father figure and their guidance in your life.
This appreciation may also be through an act of service, such as bringing him breakfast in bed, or through thoughtful gift-giving, such as buying some of his favourite chocolates!
At Thornton's, we believe in adding a touch of sweetness to this special day. Our delightful range of chocolates becomes the perfect gift to make Father's Day even more memorable. Imagine the joy on his face as he unwraps a personalised trophy-shaped chocolate model or a box of delicious chocolate truffles with "Happy Father's Day" lettering and his name. To add some extra sparkle, why not pair his chocolate with Thornton’s prosecco? It's the perfect combination for a celebration filled with smiles and fizz.
This Father's Day, let Thornton's Chocolate help you make the most of this cherished occasion by creating lasting memories and sweet moments of appreciation.
Father's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2020 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2021 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2022 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2023 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2024 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2025 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2026 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2027 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2028 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2029 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day |
Father's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2031 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2032 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2033 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2034 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2035 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2036 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2037 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2038 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2039 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2040 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2041 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2042 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2043 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2044 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2045 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2046 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2047 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2048 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2049 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day |
Father's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2050 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2051 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2052 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2053 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2054 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2055 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2056 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2057 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2058 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2059 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2060 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2061 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2062 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2063 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2064 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2065 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2066 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2067 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2068 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2069 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2070 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2071 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2072 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2073 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2074 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2075 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2076 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2077 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2078 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2079 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2080 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2081 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2082 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2083 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2084 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2085 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2086 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2087 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2088 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2089 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2090 | Sun | 18 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2091 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2092 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2093 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2094 | Sun | 20 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2095 | Sun | 19 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2096 | Sun | 17 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2097 | Sun | 16 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2098 | Sun | 15 Jun | Father's Day | |
| 2099 | Sun | 21 Jun | Father's Day |
CR :: https://prinkotakoon.blogspot.com/2024/04/fathers-day.html , https://www.thorntons.com/uk/en/when-is-fathers-day , https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/uk/father-day
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY?
ตอบลบThe notion of Father’s Day can be dated back to Europe in medieval times where Catholics celebrated St. Joseph’s Day. Joseph was shown to be the perfect model of a father as he helped raise Jesus as his own child and other fathers were meant to follow his example.
The idea of celebrating and honouring your father dates back for centuries in Europe and even all the way back to ancient Babylon 4000 years ago. Archaeologists found an ancient Babylonian tablet, signed from a son named Elmesu, with wishes for health and a long life to his father carved into it and this Father’s Day message is the earliest to be found.
Since then, the modern version of Father’s Day is likely to have come from the United States over a hundred years ago.
Throughout the US there were quite a few people who raised the idea of Father’s Day, which led to different people claiming themselves as the creator of Father’s Day in the US. However, the official founder of Father’s Day is Sonara Dodd, who was one of six children raised by her widowed, Civil War Veteran father. She wanted to create a celebration like Mother’s Day to honour fathers as well and she achieved the first Father’s Day celebration citywide in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
Father’s Day only became a national holiday many decades later in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day an official holiday on the third Sunday of June.
Father’s Day in the United Kingdom is not a public holiday but the UK and many other countries followed the American tradition.
WAYS IT’S CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD
ตอบลบAll around the world countries celebrate Father’s Day in various ways and at different times. Here is an example of 17 countries’ traditions and celebrations:
ITALY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN
Each year these countries observe Father’s Day on March 19th in honour of Joseph of Nazareth, father of Jesus, as this day is the Feast of St. Joseph. This day involves cards, presents and going to church.
MEXICO
Mexico observes Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June and is celebrated through presents, food and activities. In Mexico City’s Bosque de Tlalpan the ‘Carrera Día del Padre’ (Father’s Day race) 21K race takes place annually. There are different races to partake in and a very popular one is the Father/Son race.
BRAZIL
In Brazil they pay tribute to St. Joachim by observing Father’s Day on the second Sunday in August. They honour St. Joachim as he is the father of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is seen as the guardian of fathers and grandfathers. The day is celebrated through fathers/father figures being shown appreciation through presents and cards/letters full of gratitude.
RUSSIA
Russia’s Father’s Day has evolved over time as it started as a military tribute, which was then a holiday that celebrated men. This transformed into Russia’s Father’s Day, however it is still known as Defender of the Fatherland Day due to its military origins. Every year, on February 23rd, Russia holds a parade to commemorate the Russian Armed Forces and even though it is ‘men’s day’, women who were involved in the military are also honoured. It is common for the women to give gifts to their male relatives, partners and co-workers, whether the men served in the military or not.
GERMANY
Germany celebrates Father’s Day on Ascension Day, which is the 40th day after Easter Sunday and marks Jesus’ ascension into heaven. They celebrate outdoors through hiking and drinking alcohol, which tends to be part of a four day weekend!
NORWAY, SWEDEN, ICELAND
These countries originally celebrated Father’s Day in June but now celebrate it on the second Sunday in November. This is because they used to follow suit with the American Father’s Day but it was moved to November to boost the economy during a usually slower month and partially to be half a year after Mother’s Day. Father’s Day is celebrated through gifts and time with family.
INDIA
In India if they choose to observe Father’s Day they do so on the same day and in a similar way to the US; they give presents, cards, go to restaurants and spend time with their fathers.
THAILAND
Thailand always celebrates Father’s Day on December 5th as this was the birthday of the previous King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was widely respected. The current King will give a speech and it is tradition for fathers and grandfathers to be given canna flowers, which symbolise masculinity.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Australia and New Zealand celebrate Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September which is their first Sunday of Spring. This date was chosen for convenience because the months most countries observe/celebrate Father’s Day were full of occasions and holidays already. They chose a suitable time in their calendar which also happens to line up with the start of spring and the day consists of cards and gifts.
UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES AND CANADA
The UK celebrates Mother’s Day on a different day to the US and Canada, yet they all share the same day for Father’s Day, the third Sunday of June. They also share the same celebration, which tends to be through gifts and cards.
WISH A ‘HAPPY FATHER’S DAY’ IN 20 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
ตอบลบWant to impress your friends, or win that pub quiz? Here's how to say Happy Father's Day in twenty different languages.
🟣 Arabic: عيد أبٍ سعيداً! (I wish you a Happy Father’s Day)
🟣 Brazilian: Portuguese: Feliz dia dos pais!
🟣 Chinese: 祝你父亲节快乐！(zhù nǐ fù qīn jié kuài lè) (I wish you Happy Father’s Day)
🟣 Dutch: Vrolijke vaderdag
🟣 English: Happy Father’s Day!
🟣 Estonian: õnnelik Isadepäev
🟣 Finnish: Hyvää isänpäivää
🟣 French: Bonne fête des pères!
🟣 German: Alles Gute zum Vatertag!
🟣 Greek: Χαρούμενη ημέρα του πατέρα (I wish you a Happy Father’s Day)
🟣 Indonesian: Selamat hari ayah
🟣 Irish: Lá na nAthaireacha faoi shona daoibh
🟣 Italian: Buona festa del papà!
🟣 Korean: 어버이 날을 축하합니다 (Happy Parent’s Day - South Korea
🟣 Polish: Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji Dnia Ojca (I wish you a Happy Father’s Day)
🟣 Russian: С днём отца! (I wish you a Happy Father’s Day)
🟣 Spanish: Feliz día del padre
🟣 Swedish: Trevlig farsdag
🟣 Turkish: Babalar gününüz kutlu olsuncelebrates Parent’s Day and there is no separate mothers' or father’s day)
🟣 Welsh: Suly tadau hapus