Today, March 19, in Portugal is Father's Day in Portugal. It is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day, popular saint of the Catholic Church, husband of Saint Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ.
In addition to Portugal, they also celebrate Father's Day on March 19 countries such as Spain, Italy, Andorra, Bolivia, Honduras and Liechstenstein. The celebration of the date varies from country to country. In Brazil, Father's Day is a moveable date celebrated on the second Sunday of August.
Origin of Father's Day
There are two stories about the origin of Father's Day. In one of them the origin of the date is attributed to the American Sonora Luise, daughter of a military man who decided to create Father's Day motivated by the admiration she felt for her father, William Jackson Smart. The celebration became known in the United States and, in 1972, American President Richard Nixon formalised Father's Day. However, a child's honour to his father in Babylon may also have given rise to Father's Day. This happened in 2000 BC when a young boy named Elmesu wrote a message on a clay plate, in which he wished his father health, happiness and many years of life. The celebration of Father's Day is celebrated on different dates around the world. In many countries, the celebration takes place on the third Sunday of June. In others, for specific reasons, the date may vary.
Gift Ideas for Father's Day
Tradition dictates that a gift be given to the father to honour him. Children usually offer symbolic gifts, such as handicrafts, songs and poems they make at school. The family usually meets, often with parents, uncles and grandparents, in order to honour the parents present. On this day it is customary to do family activities. On Father's Day, the best gift is the one that has a beautiful meaning. A poem, music or personal drawing is the best show of love and affection for the father. But there are more gift options: - Watches - Books - MP3 - iPhone/iPad - Cooking workshop - Wine tasting - Trip - Montage with various family photos or videos - Tickets for football matches of the favorite team
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