Father’s Day: How It All Began?

Every year we celebrate Fathers Day on the third Sunday of June. We all know that a dad is a strong supporter and a kind protector in our lives. A dad is someone who stands by us, guides us, and helps us grow, no matter the hardships. His sacrifices and love remain with us forever.

But do you know the story of how Fathers Day started?

The person who first started Fathers Day was a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora wanted to celebrate her dad, William Jackson Smart, for all he had done for her and her five brothers after their mother passed away. William raised his children all by himself, acting as both a dad and a mom, with kindness, patience, and immense care.

Sonora was inspired by Mother’s Day and decided that there should be a special day for fathers as well. So, she chose her dad’s birthday, June 5, to celebrate this new day. However, due to a shortage of time for preparations, it was later changed to the third Sunday of June. The first Fathers Day was celebrated in 1910, on June 19.

At first, not many people recognized Fathers Day, but Sonora kept spreading the word. Because of her efforts, Fathers Day slowly became popular across the country. Later, President Richard Nixon made it a permanent holiday in the USA.

“Daughters are always their dad’s little princes” — this shows the deep bond that children have with their fathers. Sonora started this celebration to appreciate the love and sacrifices made by fathers. This tradition now brings happiness to many families every year.