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The first American Father's Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia, only about 20 miles from the location of the first Mother’s Day celebration in Grafton. The event was the emotionally charged response to a mine explosion that had occurred one year earlier, killing more than 300 men, most of whom were fathers. Hundreds of grieving widows were left behind, along with more than 1,000 fatherless children. Mrs. Grace Clayton, a woman who had lost two children and understood family loss well, was moved to establish an annual holiday to honor and remember all fathers for their great contributions to their families. But while this Father’s Day observance is mentioned in at least one historical document, it has all but been forgotten, and it is a separate event that occurred one year later that is most often referred to as the “beginning of Father’s Day.” At a Mother’s Day celebration almost a year later, a young woman named Sonora Louise Smart was thinking about the sacrifices her father had made while shouldering the responsibility for his six children after his wife had died eleven years earlier.
Submitted by community on Thu, 19/06/2008 - 10:47pm
Father's Day Video from "Evolution of Dad" -- Part 7 of 7In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all the father's celebrating their special day this coming Sunday. Don't forget to call your father Warm Regards - Eric
Submitted by eric on Fri, 13/06/2008 - 9:12pm
Father's Day
While fatherhood is a serious business, you cannot deny the fun and craziness involved in it for both the dad and the kids. A father holds a magnificent place on this planet. A father ocean catfish is a true example of a devoted father. He carries the eggs of his young is his mouth until they are ready to be born, which may take up to several weeks. During that time, he cannot eat a thing! Penguins are another good example; Father penguins keep on their feet in arctic temperatures for sixty days or more to protect his eggs. He hides them on top of his feet, hiding them with feathered flap. Like the catfish, he cannot eat for the duration of his guard of the eggs.
Submitted by community on Tue, 10/06/2008 - 10:44pm
Father's Day Video from "Evolution of Dad" -- Part 6 of 7In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day. It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers. Call your father Warm Regards - Eric
Submitted by eric on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 9:10pm
Father's Day Video from "Evolution of Dad" -- Part 5 of 7In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day. It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers. Call your father Warm Regards - Eric
Submitted by eric on Sat, 17/05/2008 - 12:17am
Father's Day Video from "Evolution of Dad" -- Part 4 of 7In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day. It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers. Call your father Warm Regards - Eric
Submitted by eric on Wed, 07/05/2008 - 10:30pm
Father's Day Video from "Evolution of Dad" -- Part 3 of 7In celebration of Father's Day, the filmmakers behind the "Evolution of Dad" documentary project filmed close to 150 people around New York City, talking about their dads. The interviews are touching, funny and sometimes heartbreaking. We hope you enjoy the videos and share them with those you care about this Father's Day. It may not be Father's Day today, but as a father it is great to hear the appreciation and love for fathers. Call your father Warm Regards - Eric
Submitted by eric on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 9:42pm
10 things to do with your kids on Father's Day - Part 3: preschoolersThere are heaps of cool things you can do with pre-schoolers Fathers Day (or any day of course). Check this out:
Whatever you do have a great Father's Day - you're an awesome dad!
Submitted by stefan on Sat, 03/09/2011 - 11:13am
Submitted by stefan on Fri, 02/09/2011 - 3:15pm
Father's Day 2011 - Whatever happened to Ward CleaverWhen I grew up, there were wonderful dads that were the staple of television. These TV dads were an ideal that we all realized was a bit too perfect, but these dads (and moms, for that matter), made us feel good. I liked Ward Cleaver (Hugh Beaumont on “Leave It To Beaver”). I liked Steven Keaton (Michael Gross on “Family Ties”). Carroll O’Connor broke precedent dramatically with his portrayal of Archie Bunker in “All In the Family,” but under his occasionally crass, racist, and sexist blue-collar worker there was still a loving and caring father! And, later on, everyone loved Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby on the long-running hit show that bore his name. Bill Cosby’s “Dad” was named the number one TV dad of all-time by TIME magazine!
Submitted by community on Wed, 15/06/2011 - 11:10am
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“One time my kids wanted to surprise me with a good breakfast in bed on Father's Day. They put a cot in the kitchen.”