Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. And every year the question is again: What do I give to my father? You want to give something nice, but you can no longer get by with the crafts of the past. You want to give something practical – it should be useful to him – but you have no idea what tools he doesn’t have yet. When asked ,what do you want,, he mumbles something unintelligible. What do you give your father for Father’s Day?
Father’s Day: History and Future
A brief history of Father’s Day
Father’s Day originated, as many holidays have originated, in the United States. In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd began honoring her father, a Civil War veteran. To underline and draw attention to the strength that her father, William Jackson Smart, radiated, she came on Father’s Day. This was not a completely new concept, as Mother’s Day already existed at that time, founded by Anna Jarvis, a year earlier.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated the following year, on June 19, 1910. This happened in Spokane, Wasington. It was celebrated on this day because it was also Sanora’s father’s birthday. The holiday came to more attention when the president at the time, Calvin Coolidge, supported the idea in 1924. But it was not officially recognized in the United States until 1972, under Richard Nixon, who was president at the time, as it had not been recognized before then. implemented by the US Congress. Nixon also fixed the day on this particular third Sunday in June.
The idea came to the Netherlands before, around 1937. At that time, the festival was still celebrated in October. However, the Dutch Association of Men’s Fashion Retailers moved the day to the third Sunday in June from 1948 onwards.
Not only fathers, but every other father figure (including uncles, grandfathers, stepfathers) are put in the spotlight on this day.
Father’s Day: dates 2018-2020
- 2018: June 17
- 2019: June 16
- 2020: June 21
Father’s Day gift
The handyman
Your father is a real handyman and prefers only practical gifts. But you really have no idea whether he still needs a hammer or saw, and what the right brand is. What do you give then?
A pragmatic solution is to simply buy a gift voucher. You don’t have to choose, and your father can still decide when he needs something most. At Karwei you can now buy a Gift Card with values between 5.00 and 150.00. You can also get a Gift Card at Praxis, with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 250. You can also purchase a card at Primera.
The reader
For the father who likes to delve into books, the solution is of course to give a book. Maybe your father has a favorite author or a genre he likes to read. Keep the receipt handy, in case he already has the book. And if you really can’t figure it out, there is always the book voucher/gift voucher.
A scent
If you (or your mother) can estimate what your father likes, or know what he always wears, you can of course go for a nice scent. And although less original, you can always take a shower, bath or aftershave package with you. At Douglas, your gift is often beautifully wrapped.
The joker
Some fathers do not want a serious gift, but you can win them over with a joke. Maybe there is something really characteristic of your father. For example, chip and snack containers from Xenos showing a photo of fries and snacks, or a golf set for the toilet from Tiger.dk. Nowadays there are also many websites that offer useful, practical and funny gadgets and gifts for men.
For other fathers you organize an evening at a comedy show, cabaret performance or theater performance. Spend an evening laughing with your father.
The music lover
Maybe your father has a favorite band or singer and is missing a particular CD or DVD from the collection. Of course you can purchase this. Or make your own CD with your father’s favorite songs from the 70s or 80s (or whatever). Of course you can also create the CD cover yourself.
Electronics
If you have a little more to spend, you can go to an electronics store or order via an online store. Maybe a nice watch, an iPad Case (if your dad has an iPad), an E-Reader for the bookworm, or even a shaver.
Other practical (somewhat more expensive) ideas:
- An espresso machine
- An external hard drive
- A photo camera
- A deep fryer
- An iPod Docking Station
- Rechargeable batteries
- Electric fly swatter
- A Beertender
- A weather station
- A (travel) alarm clock
A day away
If you prefer to give a nice gift, opt for a day away. Find out what your father likes: a day at the race track, a day at an amusement park, a fun course? The best option would of course be to go with your father, but if that doesn’t suit you, you can always send both your parents out (perhaps as a joint Mother’s and Father’s Day gift). For reasonably affordable options, you can make a bid onvakantieveilingen.nl or ticketveiling.nl.
A symbolic gift
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or just like to give something symbolic, you might be able to show off your creative talents by creating a poem, a story, or something similar. Not every father will like it, and some fathers are less emotional, but deep in their hearts they will often appreciate it. Or make a beautiful album with photos of your family.
Other symbolic gift tips are:
- A wine bottle with a homemade label
- A beer package
- A personal key ring
- Digital photo frame