Happy Father's Day to all the Papas of the World

Where did Father's Day come from? Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, is usually credited for originating Father's Day. She is said to have had the idea in 1909 while listening to a sermon on Mother's Day, which was emerging as a holiday.

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The first recorded occasion was on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. There, a woman named Grace Golden Clayton held an event at her church to honor all fathers, perhaps inspired by the loss of her father, and others in the community, in a terrible mining tragedy.

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In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson made the first presidential proclamation that honored fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day.

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Father's Day Today

Father's Day is one of the most successful and enjoyable summer holidays. It is celebrated around the world, with over 70 countries choosing the third day of June to commemorate their dads. Recent polls suggest that nearly three-quarters of Americans celebrate the holiday, honoring fathers and father figures alike. Popular gifts include electronics, sporting gear, and clothes. But the most common gift for Father's day? Much like in ancient Babylon, it is still the greeting card, perhaps proving after all that some things never change. 

Meanwhile, Here was my last purchase from the Asian Market last year prior to my move to THD

Dungenesss Crabs and Red Mangoes:

My Posting Last year on Father's Day Here at THD:
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