When is Father's Day 2024? Some ideas for celebrating in Western NC, Asheville
Father's Day is celebrated in June; Here's what to know about the history behind the date, Asheville events to celebrate and more. Father's Day, celebrated on June 16, is celebrated annually in the United States by children, spouses, and communities. The holiday was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd from Spokane, Washington, who wanted to honor her Civil War veteran father with the holiday. The first Father's Day was held in 1910 with the support of local religious leaders. It was only until 1972 that the day became a national holiday. Father’s Day began as a largely religious holiday, but has since been commercialized. While not a federal holiday, it is celebrated across the nation. There are currently 11 federal holidays in the US.
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When is Father's Day 2024? Some ideas for celebrating in Western NC, Asheville
Father's Day is known for marking a celebration of fathers by their children, spouses and communities -- what's less well known is that it was founded originally by a woman who hoped to honor her Civil War veteran father with the holiday.
When is Father's Day this year? And what else is there to know about its history? Here's what to know, how to celebrate in Asheville and more.
When is Father's Day this year?
In 2024, Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16. The holiday takes place yearly in the United States on the third Sunday of June.
Sonora Smart Dodd from Spokane, Washington, is the original founder of the holiday. Dodd and her five siblings were raised by their father, a Civil War veteran, after their mother died in childbirth. Dodd said she was listening to a sermon on Mother's Day, which was established long before Father's Day, when she had the idea, according to Britannica.
The first Father's Day was celebrated in the month of Dodd's father's birthday on June 19, 1910, with the support of local religious leaders. It wasn't until 1972 that the day became a national holiday, though President Calvin Coolidge showed his support for the day's observance in 1924, and President Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation recognizing the day in 1966. President Richard Nixon signed legislation that designated Father's Day as the third Sunday of June in 1972.
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Even though Father's Day is not a federal holiday, it is celebrated across the nation.
There are 11 federal holidays in the United States. Those remaining in 2024 include:
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Father's Day began as a largely religious holiday. Over time, however, the holiday has been commercialized, cards and gifts commonplace. Certain customs are practiced by some on the day, such as sporting a red rose to signify that one's father is living or a white rose to honor a father who is deceased. Grandparents and uncles who have assumed parenting roles are also honored by many on the holiday.
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Looking for ways to celebrate your father in the Asheville area this June 16? Here are a few options for the occasion:
• None Go for a thrilling adventure with a father's day discount - Dads climb and zip free at the Treetops Adventure Park on Father's Day this year.
• None Grab a beer at Catawba Brewing Company and groan at the worst dad jokes local comedians can brew up at the Father's Day Comedy Showcase.
• None Enjoy some soulful tunes from Kid Billy, plus a beer or other beverage from Foundation Studios on the special day.
• None Catch a classic show at the Salvage Station - The Beach Boys will bring good vibrations to the stage on Father's Day this year.
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Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
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