Happy Father's Day Weekend

• Theories behind the history of Father's Day from The History of Father's Day Site.

• "There are several theories behind the origination of Father's Day.
• Some believe that the first Fathers Day church service was held in West Virginia in 1908.
• Others opine that the ceremony was first held in Vancouver, Washington.
• The president of Lions' Club, Chicago, Harry Meek is said to have celebrated the first Father's Day with his organization in 1915 to stress on the need to honor fathers. He selected third Sunday in June for celebration, the closest date to Meek's own birthday. In appreciation for Meek's work, the Lions Clubs of America presented him with a gold watch, with the inscription "Originator of Father's Day," on his birthday, June 20, 1920.
• Some historians honor Mrs. Charles Clayton of West Virginia, as the Founder of Father's Day.
• In 1957, Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote Congress that, "Either we honor both our parents, mother and father, or let us desist from honoring either one. But to single out just one of our two parents and omit the other is the most grievous insult imaginable."
• In countries where Catholic Church holds greater influence Father's Day is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day (March 19)."

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