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Father’s Day
What Is Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a celebration of father figures and
fatherhood. It has been celebrated in some way since the
Middle Ages. In many countries, it is held on 19th March.
How Is Father’s Day In the UK, USA and many other countries, Father’s Day is
Celebrated? held on the third Sunday of June.
On Father’s Day, children often
make a special effort to treat
their father figure. They might The first event to remember fathers was thought to have
give cards or gifts. Common happened on 5th July 1908 in a church in the USA. The
Father’s Day gifts include: Sunday sermon was dedicated to the men who worked
in the mines after a terrible incident had happened
socks; there. Many of these men were fathers and grandfathers.
slippers; After this, Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to organise an
official day for fathers. Sonora and her five brothers and
sisters had been looked after by their father. She had
chocolates; heard about Mother’s Day and wanted there to also be a
Father’s Day. Sonora went to churches, shopkeepers and
even the government to talk about her plan.
ties;
However, people told Sonora that they didn’t think
Father’s Day was as important as Mother’s Day. Sonora
mugs.
didn’t agree and said that people either needed to
celebrate both of their parents or none at all.
Many Father’s Day cards and
gifts have slogans, such as
‘World’s Best Dad’. Children
Then, her hard work paid off. The 19th June 1910 was
might also make personal
confirmed as the first Father’s Day.
gifts and cards, including ones
with drawings or photographs
of themselves.
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Father’s Day
Many families also choose
to celebrate father figures in How Is Father’s Day Celebrated Around the World?
their lives. This could be a
stepdad, an uncle, a brother, Australia
a grandad, a family friend or
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday
somebody else who deserves
of September, which is the beginning of spring. In Victoria,
special recognition.
fathers and father figures are honoured through various
awards, including the Father of the Year Award.
China
In China, Father’s Day is now celebrated on the third
Sunday of June. It used to be celebrated on 8th August.
This date was chosen because it is the eighth day of the
eighth month.
In Chinese, the word for ‘eighth’ makes the sound ‘ba’.
The eighth of the eighth makes the sound ‘ba-ba’, which
sounds similar to the Chinese word for daddy, which is
also pronounced ‘ba-ba’.
Did You Know...?
19th March is St. Joseph’s Day. 八八 ba-ba 爸爸 ba-ba
In Christianity, Saint Joseph
was married to Mary and was Germany
a father figure to Jesus.
In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated on Ascension
Day. Father's Day is called Vatertag or Männertag
which means Men's Day. Groups of males will often go
South Africa
on a hiking tour with small wooden wagons filled with
In South Africa, Father's Day is
supplies of food and drink.
celebrated on the third Sunday
in June, which is the same time
Thailand
as the United Kingdom. In the
In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on 5th December
Afrikaans language, Father’s Day
which is the birthday of an old king. Traditionally,
is known as 'Vadersdag'.
fathers and grandfathers are given a canna lily. Thai
Glossary people will wear yellow to show respect for the king
Ascension Day: In and many people will gather in a large park in front of
Christianity, 40 days after the palace to listen to the current king giving a speech.
Easter when Jesus is believed There will be ceremonies in most villages and candles
to have risen to heaven. will be lit.
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Father’s Day
Questions
1. When is Father’s Day held in the UK? Tick one.
19th March
the third Sunday of June
the first Sunday of September
5th December
2. Draw three lines and match each country to the Father's Day fact.
Groups of males will often go
Australia
on a hiking tour.
Fathers and grandfathers are
Germany
given a canna lily.
The Father of the Year Award is
Thailand
given to honour a father figure.
3. List two common Father’s Day gifts.
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4. In addition to Father's Day, which other celebration takes place on 19th March?
5. Find and copy a phrase from the section entitled How Is Father’s Day Celebrated? which
tells you fathers are treated on Father’s Day.
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Father’s Day
6. Why do you think is it important to celebrate father figures and fatherhood?
7. In 30 words or fewer, summarise the information from the section entitled How Is Father's
Day Celebrated?
8. In which country would you most like to celebrate Father’s Day? Explain your answer.
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Father’s Day
Answers
1. When is Father’s Day held in the UK? Tick one.
19th March
the third Sunday of June
the first Sunday of September
5th December
2. Draw three lines and match each country to the Father's Day fact.
Groups of males will often go
Australia
on a hiking tour.
Fathers and grandfathers are
Germany
given a canna lily.
The Father of the Year Award is
Thailand
given to honour a father figure.
3. List two common Father’s Day gifts.
Accept any two of the following: socks; slippers; chocolates; ties; mugs.
4. In addition to Father's Day, which other celebration takes place on 19th March?
St. Joseph’s Day also takes place on 19th March.
5. Find and copy a phrase from the section entitled How Is Father’s Day Celebrated? which
tells you fathers are treated on Father’s Day.
special effort to treat their father figure
6. Why do you think is it important to celebrate father figures and fatherhood?
Pupils' own responses, such as: Father figures and fatherhood are important to
celebrate because fathers help to provide for families and give support and love to
their children.
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Father’s Day
7. In 30 words or fewer, summarise the information from the section entitled How Is Father's
Day Celebrated?
Pupils' own responses, such as: Children make a special effort to treat their father
figure by giving them special gifts, including personal ones that they have made
themselves.
8. In which country would you most like to celebrate Father’s Day? Explain your answer.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I’d most like to celebrate in Germany because I enjoy
walking in the countryside and I think that my dad would like to go out hiking with a
group of friends.
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Father’s Day
What Is Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a celebration which honours fathers and
father figures and celebrates fatherhood. It has been
observed in some way since the Middle Ages. In many
How Is Father’s Day countries, it is held on 19th March, which is St. Joseph’s
Celebrated? Day. In Christianity, Saint Joseph was married to Mary
and was a father figure to Jesus. In the UK, USA and
On Father’s Day, children
many other countries, Father’s Day is held on the third
often make a special effort to
Sunday of June.
treat their father; they might
give cards or gifts. Common
Father’s Day gifts include It is thought that the first event to honour fathers was
socks, slippers, chocolates, held on 5th July 1908 in a church in West Virginia, USA.
ties or mugs. Following a terrible incident in a nearby coal mine, the
Sunday sermon was held to commemorate the men who
worked in the mines. Many of these men were fathers
and grandfathers.
Inspired by this event, a young woman called Sonora
Smart Dodd wanted to organise an official day to honour
Sometimes, children make all fathers. From the age of 16, Sonora and her siblings
personal gifts and cards, had been raised by their father. Sonora had heard about
including ones with drawings Mother’s Day and wanted fathers to also be honoured.
or photographs of themselves.
Some families celebrate Father’s
Day by giving their dad a day Sonora went to several places, including the government,
of relaxation. Many families also to raise awareness of her plan. However, many people felt
choose to celebrate father figures that Father’s Day was not as important as Mother’s Day.
in their lives. This could be a
stepdad, an uncle, a brother,
a grandad, a family friend or Eventually, her hard work paid off. The 19th June 1910
somebody else who deserves was confirmed as the first official Father’s Day.
special recognition.
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Father’s Day
How Is Father’s Day Celebrated Around the World?
Australia
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday
of September, which is the beginning of spring. In Victoria,
fathers and father figures are honoured through various
awards, including the Father of the Year Award, which is
usually awarded to famous fathers, such as prime ministers,
sportsmen and musicians.
China
In China, Father’s Day is now celebrated on the third
Sunday of June. However, it used to be celebrated on 8th
August. It is thought that this date was chosen because
it is the eighth day of the eighth month. In Chinese,
the word for ‘eighth’ makes the sound ‘ba’. The eighth
of the eighth makes the sound ‘ba-ba’, which sounds
similar to the Chinese word for daddy, which is also
pronounced ‘ba-ba’.
八八 ba-ba 爸爸 ba-ba
South Africa Germany
In Germany, Father’s Day (Vatertag) is celebrated
In South Africa, Father's Day
on Ascension Day and it is also called Men’s Day
is celebrated on the third
(Männertag) or Gentlemen’s Day (Herrentag). Groups of
Sunday in June, which is
males, both young and old, will often go on a hiking tour.
the same time as the United
This tradition is thought to date back to the 18th century
Kingdom. In the Afrikaans
Ascension Day processions when men would hike from the
language, Father’s Day is
farmlands to the village square.
known as 'Vadersdag'.
Thailand
In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on the birthday
Glossary (5th December) of a favourite king called King Rama
IX. Traditionally, fathers and grandfathers are given
Ascension Day: In a canna lily. Thai people will wear yellow to show
Christianity, 40 days after respect for the late king and many will gather in a large
Easter when Jesus is believed park in front of the palace to listen to the current king
to have risen to heaven. giving his annual speech. There will be ceremonies in
most villages and candles will be lit to show respect
for the king.
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Father’s Day
Questions
1. According to the text, which of these are common Father's Day gifts? Tick two.
flowers
mugs
socks
cars
2. Draw three lines and match each word to its definition.
annual Brothers and sisters.
commemorate Occurring once each year.
To remember and show
siblings
respect for something.
3. When is Father’s Day in the UK each year?
4. Fill in the missing words.
Some families celebrate Father’s Day by giving their
a day of .
5. Look at the section entitled How Is Father's Day Celebrated?
Find and copy one word which means the same as 'acknowledgement'.
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6. Explain why Father’s Day is celebrated on 5th December in Thailand.
7. Who do you think deserves a Father of the Year Award? Explain your answer.
8. Why do you think that some countries celebrate Father’s Day on the same day as St.
Joseph’s Day?
9. Which kind of gift do you think that father figures prefer? Explain your answer.
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Father’s Day
Answers
1. According to the text, which of these are common Father's Day gifts? Tick two.
flowers
mugs
socks
cars
2. Draw three lines and match each word to its definition.
annual Brothers and sisters.
commemorate Occurring once each year.
To remember and show
siblings
respect for something.
3. When is Father’s Day in the UK each year?
Father’s Day in the UK is on the third Sunday of June each year.
4. Fill in the missing words.
Some families celebrate Father’s Day by giving their dad a day of relaxation.
5. Look at the section entitled How Is Father's Day Celebrated?
Find and copy one word which means the same as 'acknowledgement'.
recognition
6. Explain why Father’s Day is celebrated on 5th December in Thailand.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: One of the favourite kings of Thailand was born on
5th December so they celebrate all fathers on this day to show respect. They also wear
yellow to show respect for the late King Rama IX.
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7. Who do you think deserves a Father of the Year Award? Explain your answer.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think that our headteacher deserves a Father of the
Year Award because he not only has his own children at home but he also treats all of
the pupils at school as if we were his children – he really cares for us all.
8. Why do you think that some countries celebrate Father’s Day on the same day as St.
Joseph’s Day?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: Saint Joseph was a very important father figure to
Jesus – in many Christian countries, they combine the two days to show respect for
fathers and also one of the most important fathers in their religion.
9. Which kind of gift do you think that father figures prefer? Explain your answer.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I think that father figures prefer gifts that have been
handmade by their children because these gifts will have had more thought and effort
put into them.
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Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration which honours fathers and
father figures and celebrates fatherhood. It has been
observed in some way since the Middle Ages. In many
countries, it is held on 19th March, which is St. Joseph’s
Day. In Christianity, Saint Joseph was married to Mary
How Is Father’s Day and was a father figure to Jesus. In the UK, USA and
Celebrated? many other countries, Father’s Day is held on the third
Sunday of June.
On Father’s Day, children often
make a special effort to treat
their father figure by giving cards It is thought that the first event organised to honour
or gifts, such as socks, slippers, fathers was held on 5th July 1908 in a church in West
chocolates, ties or mugs. Virginia, USA. Following a devastating explosion at
a nearby coal mine, the Sunday sermon was held to
commemorate the men who worked in the mines. Many
of these men were fathers and grandfathers.
Inspired by the previous year’s event, a young woman
called Sonora Smart Dodd started campaigning for
Many of these presents are
an official day to honour all fathers. From the age
adorned with slogans, such
of 16, Sonora and her five siblings had been raised
as ‘World’s Best Dad’ and
by their father. Sonora had heard about the recent
children often make personal
introduction of a Mother’s Day and wanted fathers to
gifts and cards, including
also be honoured.
ones with drawings or
photographs of themselves.
Eager to get things started, Sonora went to many places,
Some families celebrate including the government to raise awareness. However,
Father’s Day by giving their the idea of Father’s Day was met with disinterest.
dad a day of relaxation, which
might include breakfast in
bed, a family walk and picnic In spite of this, her determination and hard work paid
or a meal out as a family. off. The 19th June 1910 was confirmed as the first official
Father’s Day.
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Father’s Day
Father’s Day Around the World
Australia
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated at the
beginning of spring on the first Sunday of September.
In the state of Victoria, fathers and father figures
On Father’s Day, many families are honoured through various awards, including the
also choose to celebrate special Father of the Year Award, which was first presented
father figures in their lives. This in 1957. It is usually awarded to prominent father
could be a stepdad, an uncle, figures, including prime ministers, sportsmen and
a brother, a grandad, a family musicians, to honour the support, love and guidance
friend or somebody else who they provide for Australian children.
deserves special recognition.
China
Thailand Although it is now celebrated on the third Sunday
In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated of June, Father’s Day in China was originally
on the birthday (5th December) of the celebrated on 8th August. It is thought that this date
late, highly-respected King Bhumibol was chosen because it is the eighth day of the eighth
Adulyadej, commonly known as month. In Chinese, the word for ‘eighth’ makes the
Rama IX. Traditionally, fathers and sound ‘ba’. The eighth of the eighth makes the sound
grandfathers are given a canna lily. ‘ba-ba’, which sounds similar to the Chinese word
Thai people will wear yellow to show for daddy, which is also pronounced ‘ba-ba’.
respect for the late king as yellow is
八八 ba-ba 爸爸 ba-ba
the colour of Monday, the day of his
birth. Many also gather in a large park
in front of the palace to listen to the Germany
current king giving his annual speech. In Germany, Father’s Day (Vatertag) is celebrated
Those that cannot attend will hold on Ascension Day (the Thursday 40 days after
ceremonies in their villages during Easter when, in Christianity, Christ is believed to
which candles will be lit to show respect have risen to heaven). It is also called Men’s Day
for the king. (Männertag) or Gentlemen’s Day (Herrentag).
Groups of males both young and old will often
go on a hiking tour, walking for a long distance
South Africa across country with small wooden wagons filled
In South Africa, Father's Day is with supplies of food (often meat) and drink.
celebrated on the third Sunday in June, This tradition is thought to date back to the 18th
which is the same time as the United century Ascension Day processions when men
Kingdom. In the Afrikaans language, would hike from the farmlands to the village
Father’s Day is known as 'Vadersdag'. square and the mayor would award the father of
the most children with a prize: ham!
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Father’s Day
Questions
1. When was Father’s Day first celebrated? Tick one.
Middle Ages
1910
1957
1972
2. What names are given to Father’s Day in Germany? Tick all that apply.
Vatertag
Männertag
Herrentag
Ascension Day
3. Who was inspired to begin campaigning for a day to honour all fathers?
4. In addition to fathers, name three other people that might be celebrated on Father's Day.
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5. Look at the section Father's Day Around the World.
Find and copy one word from the text which means the same as 'trailers'.
6. Why is Father’s Day celebrated on different days in different countries? Choose at least
two countries to compare.
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7. Using 40 words or fewer, summarise what you have learnt about Australian Father's Day.
8. Why do German men take food and drink on their hike? Give two reasons.
9. Describe the perfect day to celebrate or say thank you to your parent or carer.
10. Which other country would you like to research to find out about how they celebrate
Father's Day? Why?
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Father’s Day
Answers
1. When was Father’s Day first celebrated? Tick one.
Middle Ages
1910
1957
1972
2. What names are given to Father’s Day in Germany? Tick all that apply.
Vatertag
Männertag
Herrentag
Ascension Day
3. Who was inspired to begin campaigning for a day to honour all fathers?
Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired to start campaigning for a day to honour all fathers.
4. In addition to fathers, name three other people that might be celebrated on Father's Day.
Accept any three of the following: a stepdad; an uncle; a brother; a grandad; a family
friend; somebody who deserves special recognition.
5. Look at the section Father's Day Around the World.
Find and copy one word from the text which means the same as 'trailers'.
wagons
6. Why is Father’s Day celebrated on different days in different countries? Choose at least
two countries to compare.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: Father's Day is celebrated on different days due to
traditions. In Germany, it is celebrated on the Christian festival
of Ascension Day. In the UK, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of
June, which is linked to the summer solstice due to the Pagan worship of the Sun.
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7. Using 40 words or fewer, summarise what you have learnt about Australian Father's Day.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: Australian Father’s Day is celebrated at the beginning
of spring (first Sunday of September); a well-known father figure is awarded with a
Father of the Year Award in recognition of his support of Australian children.
8. Why do German men take food and drink on their hike? Give two reasons.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: German men take food and drink because they will
need it if they are hiking for long periods of time across countryside; they also want
to remember the 18th century processions when the father of the most children would
be presented with a prize of ham by the mayor.
9. Describe the perfect day to celebrate or say thank you to your parent or carer.
Pupils’ own responses, such as: My stepdad would love a day when he didn’t have to
do any jobs around the house. We could make him breakfast in bed and then go to the
park for a picnic. I would also make him a card.
10. Which other country would you like to research to find out about how they celebrate
Father's Day? Why?
Pupils’ own responses, such as: I would like to research Egypt because I am currently
studying this country in school and I would like to see if they celebrate Father's Day
and if so, what traditions they have.
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