Countries

Countries                                                                                      2013                    2014

USA, UK, India, Canada, China, France, Greece,
Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa,                            June 16                June 16
Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey June

Thailand                                                                                        December 5 December 5

Russia                                                                                           February 23 February 23

Italy & Spain                                                                                 March 19          March 19

Germany                                                                                        May 9               April 11

Australia & New Zealand                                                                 September 1 September 7

Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland                                                   November 3 November 2

Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. 

Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common Father's Day gifts include sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household maintenance.

Fathers Day celebrations in USA takes place with lot of gaiety and enthusiasm. The day is observed as a time for family reunion in families, as children who are staying away from families take time out to celebrate the day with their father. Indulging daddy with breakfast in bed and gifts like cards, watch, flowers, chocolates and neckties is the traditional way of celebrating Father Day in USA. 

Massive popularity of Fathers Day Festival has led to extensive commercialization of the occasion. Critics rue that rigorous marketing campaign has spoiled the noble idea of honoring fathers on Father's Day as many observe the day by performing the mere formality of presenting gifts to dad. Others, however, see the positive side of commercialization and say that it in fact helps to raise awareness about the day and encourages children to honor their father.