When you were young, whoflew kites with you in the park? Who taught you how1 football?Who helped you work out2 first difficult math problem? Who told you thedifference between right and wrong? Your dad. Now it's your turn to do somethingfor him. This Sunday, June 18, is Father's Day. So why not do something to thankyour dad?
This idea of Father's Day3 froman American lady called Sonora Dodd4 1909.She wanted a special day to honor her father. He raised six children by himselfafter his wife5 duringthe birth of their sixth child. Sonora thought there needed to be a day to honourgreat and loving dads. Her father6 bornon June 19. So she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration on his birthdayin 1910. In 1924, the US president Calvin Coolidge liked the idea of a nationalFather's Day. Finally, in 1966, the third Sunday in June7 Father's Day.
There are many ways toshow your love and thanks to your father, such as sending him a greeting card. Usuallyfathers prefer cards8 arenot too emotional. So maybe you can choose one that will make him laugh happily.A small present, such as a photo of your family, can make him feel9 . Send him flowers—the red rose is the official Father's Day flower. If he has10 iPad, cover it with words like "I love you,Dad!"
