A Day for Fathers
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Posted by Wei Yin Wong Jun 19, 2009 |
Although Father's Day is celebrated in the month of September in Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most Western and Asian countries.
As I write this, there are no promotions or Father's Day special events in Melbourne. But I know my sisters back in Malaysia are probably planning something nice for Dad. So are friends in Canada, the United States and Britain.
However, I notice the event is relatively more low-key compared to Mother's Day. For some reason, Father's Day is not celebrated with the same enthusiasm as Mother's Day. Well, the media will feature some items regarding dads and their contribution and shops do have specials to mark the occasion but the mood just isn't the same. It's as if dads somehow don't deserve the kind of honor and respect that mums tend to garner.
Still, deserving fathers should be revered at all times, not just on Father's Day. There are loads of unusual gift ideas out there. You don't even have to spend a fortune on some of these gifts. But if money is not an issue, the possibilities are limitless. Google will be able to help you find anything if you use the right keywords!
For more gift ideas for Dad, check out the following articles.
Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas
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