5 amazing facts about fathers day

Fathers day sprouted in the US, specifically Spokane, in 1910, and was officially recognized by President Nixon in 1972

Sonora Smart Dodd, moved by Mother's Day, championed for a day to honor fathers.

In India, fathers day celebration observed on June's third Sunday, others like Germany and Spain choose Ascension Day.

Father's Day appreciates happy fathers day to stepdads, grandfathers, uncles - all father figures

Tradition includes carnations - red for living fathers, white for those fondly remembered.