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A Little History of Father's Day
In 1909, Mrs. John Dobb (Sonora Smart Dodd) of Spokane Washington originated
the idea of Father's Day. She and her 5 brothers and sisters were raised by
her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after their mother died. She wanted to honor
him. Because his birthday was on June 19th and she chose this date for
Father's Day.
In 1924 President Calvin Collidge supported the idea of a national Father's
Day.
In 1926, a National Father's Day Committee was formed in New York City.
In 1956, Father's Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring
the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.
In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance
of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June.
Frugal Father’s Day Gift Ideas
by Nancy Twigg
For many women, the fathers on their gift lists present the biggest gift
giving challenges. If you are having trouble knowing what to get dear old Dad
for Father’s Day this year, look over the following list of gift ideas that
fall into the category of simple, yet meaningful tokens of your appreciation
and love.
* The Gift of Laughter – Is there some old comedian or sitcom that always
makes him chuckle? Use your VCR to make a tape of as many episodes as you can
record. When you give your gift, include a note instructing him to watch it
anytime he needs a good laugh.
* Dad’s Own Webpage – Use your scanner and computer skills to create a
homepage devoted to all Dad’s many interests. Include pictures of his
children, hobbies and accomplishments. Tell how proud you are of him and how
grateful you feel to have him as your father. After you’ve uploaded the site
with the help of your Internet Service Provider, include the URL in a card
telling Dad to visit that webpage for a special surprise.
* The Gift of a Clean House – If your dad lives alone, housecleaning may not
be high on his list of priorities. If possible, surprise him by giving his
home a good, thorough cleaning while he is away for a few days. Even if you
can’t surprise him, he is sure to enjoy the results when you finish.
* The Gift of Encouragement – Find a special quote or Bible verse that is
particularly meaningful. If you are handy with a needle and embroidery floss,
create a cross-stitch sampler featuring those words. If not, use your
calligraphy skills and put the verse in an attractive frame to sit proudly on
his desk at work.
* A Subscription to His Hometown Newspaper – This gift may cost a little more
but is sure to be a winner. If he no longer lives in the small town where he
grew up, purchase a gift subscription to that town’s local newspaper. This
gift will help him keep up with the happenings in the place he used to call
home.
Several of these ideas are ones that worked well with my own hard-to-gift
father. Of course, they can be modified for any other family member—male or
female—who presents a gift-buying challenge.
BYLINE: Excerpt from Nancy's book, "Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to Simpler,
More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions" (www.celebratesimply.com). To
receive the free report, “10 Easy Ways to Give from the Heart, Not the
Pocketbook,” send a blank email message to: 10easyways@GetResponse.com
Nancy Twigg may be contacted at
http://www.countingthecost.com
nancy@countingthecost.com.
Nancy Twigg is the editor of Counting the Cost, a free email newsletter about
simple and frugal living. She is also the author of the new book, Celebrate
Simply: Your Guide to Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions.
To learn more about living simply or celebrating simply, visit Nancy online at
www.countingthecost.com
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