The origin of Father’s Day
One of the origins of the Father’s Day celebration has its roots in USA, at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1909, Sonora Smart Doddinspired by a sermon on Mother’s Day, wanted to pay tribute to her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran who raised his children alone after the death of his wife.
Father’s Day in Argentina
In Argentina, Father’s Day It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, as in many other countries. However, originally the proposed date was August 24 in honor of General Don José de San Martín, the “Father of the Country”, coinciding with the birth of her daughter, Merceditas. This date was established in 1958 by the National Council of Education. However, the date changed in the 1960s to align the celebration with international tradition.
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Saint Martin, the “Father of the Country” and his daughter Merceditas. Photo: Google.
The decision to change the date to the third Sunday in June made it easier for Father’s Day to fall on a Sunday, allowing more families to come together to celebrate. Over time, this new date became popular and became an established tradition in Argentina. Nowadays, gifts, crafts and family gatherings are common in this celebration.
When is Father’s Day celebrated in the world
Although many European countries such as France and England, as well as most Latin American countries, including Peru, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, they adopted the American date to celebrate Father’s Daynot all countries in the world celebrate it on the same day or in the same way.
Brazil celebrate the Father’s day the second Sunday in August. In El Salvador and Guatemalathis holiday takes place on June 17. Nicaragua celebrates it on June 23, while in the Dominican Republic It is commemorated on the last Sunday of July. In Uruguay, The celebration takes place on the second Sunday of July.
In nations with a European Catholic tradition, such as Spain, The celebration takes place on March 19, which coincides with the Day of Saint Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus. This same date is shared by Bolivia, Croatia, Honduras, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. On the other hand, in GermanyFather’s Day is celebrated 40 days after Easter, this year it took place on May 9.
In RussiaFebruary 23 is the chosen date, known as Defenders of the Fatherland Day, in honor of the soldiers who were fathers and fought in World War II. Australia and New Zealand They celebrate the first Sunday in September, while in South Korea, the celebration is on March 8, where the tradition is to give a carnation.
