Father’s Day is celebrated at different times around the world. I never knew that until today. The idea for creating a day for children to honour their fathers began with a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora adored her father and, while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, she felt Fatherhood should be recognised also. Through her influence, the Spokane Ministerial Alliance decided to hold the first Father’s Day celebration on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. Father’s Day all started with a woman. Why am I not surprised.
Australia: Sunday 5 September 2010
Belgium: Sunday 14 June 2010
Brazil: Sunday 9 August 2010
Spain: Wednesday 18 March 2010
Sweden: Sunday 8 November 2010
Thailand: Sunday 5 December 2010
United States of America: Sunday 20 June 2010
Father’s Day Paper Craft Card
My children are making this Father’s Day Card for their Dad. I’ve included a free PDF print out if you would like to do it also.
Materials
Glue
Sticky tape
Scissors
Father’s Day Craft Template (click to print)
Instructions
1. Colour all paper doll men on page 1
2. Cut around dotted lines on page 1 (you will have 2 pieces)
3. Pinch line on page 2 between fingers
4. Cut both lines on page 2
5. Tape paper doll men together
6. Thread paper doll men through slots on page 2
7. Tape the end of the paper doll men to form a circle
8. Taple single paper doll man on the indicated section on page 3
9. Fold page 2 in the middle with the words on the outside
10. Fold page 3 with the words on the inside
11. Insert page 3 into page 2
12. Tape pages together on the top, bottom and side (allowing room for the paper doll to slide through)
13. Card complete #one
14. Card complete #two
15. Card complete #three
How it works
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15 Comments
Deborah J. Stewart
August 27, 2010 at 10:50 pmWhen do you all celebrate Father’s Day?
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 28, 2010 at 9:12 am5th of September! I’ve realised that it’s celebrated at different times in the world. How about that!
Deborah J. Stewart
August 28, 2010 at 12:13 pmI am learning that as well:)
Sharron Peacock
August 28, 2010 at 10:11 amLove it….great idea!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 28, 2010 at 11:13 am@Sharron Peacock, thanks Shazz
Katherine
August 28, 2010 at 4:20 pmBeautiful idea 🙂
Happy weekend to you!
K xx
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
August 28, 2010 at 4:38 pmHappy weekend Katherine xx
Annette
August 29, 2010 at 8:58 pmWell I didn’t know any of the origins on Father’s Day – so thank you! My kids have made sunglasses cases out of old ties and tins with coloured paddlepop sticks glued around the outside. At least we’re being green I guess!
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