10 Facts You Didn't Know about Father's Day

10 Fun Facts every kid should know about Father's Day The first Father's Daywas celebrated on June 19, 1910, even before the modern zipper was invented. The rose is the official flower for Father's Day. Wearing a red rose signifies a living father, while a white one represents deceased father. Father's day was originally met with laughter. It was the target of much satire with a local newspaper complaining that it would lead to mindless promotions like 'National Clean Your Desk Day. During World War II, Father's Day became very popular as it was used to honor the troops fighting the war. The world's oldest father, Ramjeet Raghav, an Indian farmer, was able to father a child at 96 years old. Father's Day was invented by Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honour her father, a veteran who had raised his six children as a single parent. In 1998, British boy Sean Stewart, became youngest father in the world at 12. In Thailand, Father's Day is celebrated on the king's birthday. Currently, it's on December 5th, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday. FOR SALE In Germany, Männertag (Men's day) is celebrated by with beer wagons and regional food. Police forces are in high alert during the day. Greeting cards are number one gift item on Father's Day, with the most popular card being "Dad from Daughter". THANK YOU Brought to you by DownlT Skull Shot Glass Sources: http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/755531Ahe-history-of-fathers-day http://www.housetohome.co.uk/artícles/news/10-things-you-never-knew-about-father-s-day-father-s-day_350112.html http://www.thelistlove.com/10-amazing-fathers-day-facts-worth-your-while/# http://www.mykidstime.com/for-parents/10-fun-fathers-day-facts-may-not-know/ http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2010/06/interesting-facts-about-fathers-day/ http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_2.htm powered by Piktochart make information beautiful