Slide 1: Father's Day
Slide 2: What is Father's Day?
• Father's Day is a secular holiday, inaugurated in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day. • It celebrates fatherhood and parenting by males, and honors and commemorate fathers and forefathers.
Slide 3: Where is Father's Day celebrated?
• Celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide. • Initially, Father's Day was celebrated mainly in the western countries. • In the US, Father's Day is marketed as a day when you buy gifts for your father and grandfathers • In Asia Pacific countries, Father's Day is being emulated commercially in the same way as in the US
Slide 4: Evolution of Father's Day
• In the United States, the first modern Father's Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. • In recent years, retailers have adapted to the holiday by promoting male-oriented gifts such as electronics and tools. • Schools and other children's programs commonly have activities to make Father's Day gifts.
Slide 5: When is Father's Day?
• Normally celebrated on third Sunday in June in the US and most countries including China and India. • December 5th in Thailand, and February in Russia.
Slide 6: What can you do for your Dad on Father's Day?
• Give him a card, or send him an email if he lives far away. • Buy him some gifts -- maybe electronics, tools, or something he will appreciate. • Tell him how much he means to you. • Create a quick PowerPoint greeting card with free Father’s Day templates at Indezine.com….
Slide 7: Thank You!
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