Father's Day Weekend Fun Guide (2024)

FAQs

What do most men want for father's day? ›

While most dads would like to spend time with family, some want some time to themselves. About a quarter of American dads (24%) just want control of the remote so they can watch some TV of their choice. One in five fathers say they'd like to spend time on their own.

Father's Day Fun Facts

There are 1.5 billion fathers worldwide. 66.3 million of those father's are in the United States. Father's Day is the fifth-largest card-sending occasion in America with almost 100 million Father's Day cards sent each year. Only 50% of all Father's Day cards are purchased for dads.

The most popular Father's Day gifts are cards, special outings, and clothing (including neckties!). There are 70.1 million dads in the United States. The average age that men become fathers is currently 25.4 in the U.S. The average age of becoming a grandfather is 54.

Father is the best example of a superhero. A father works tirelessly day and night for his family so that he can educate his children well and support his family. To give respect to this hard work, we celebrate Father's Day every year. On this day, we give respect and gratitude to our father.

Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fathers, fathering, and fatherhood. Father's Day was founded in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.

A Majority of Fathers Feel Work-life Conflict

When asked a series of questions about how often they feel a conflict between work and family, a majority of parents of both genders saw work as getting in the way of family time. However, fathers were more likely than mothers to say this occurs very often or sometimes.

What is the rule for Father's Day? ›

Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation that recognized the day. It became a national holiday in 1972, when Pres. Richard Nixon signed legislation designating the third Sunday of June as Father's Day.

The theme for Father's Day 2024 centers around “Honoring Fatherhood: Strength, Love, and Sacrifice”. This theme underscores the essential role fathers play in nurturing their children, offering strength and affection, and selflessly making sacrifices for their families' welfare.

A son wants to know that the way he is living his life—his interests, schoolwork, hobbies and passions—is pleasing to his father. And, as a good dad, it is critical for a father to guide his son into the right actions and help him live a life centered on serving others.

If he's never been given flowers before, this special day is the perfect time to surprise him. Give him a truly memorable and thoughtful gift with some flowers for Father's Day, so he can experience the true power of flowers. Get him a bouquet that tells him all the qualities you value and appreciate in him.

Just over one-fifth (21 per cent) of childless women aged 18-34 recently polled by Pew Research Centre said they don't ever want to be parents, compared to 15 per cent of men. Conversely, 57 per cent of men said they want to have children some day, versus 45 per cent of women.