Father's Day in Australia

To complement the Mother’s Day celebration, Father’s Day was created. This event happens world-wide on 3rd Sunday of June, but there are few countries who celebrate it on a different date. Father’s day is a celebration that honours all fathers, their contribution to the society, and their role in keeping a family.

Father’s Day in Australia

Australia is one of the countries that do not celebrate it on the third Sunday of June. In this country, the celebration of Father’s Day is on first Sunday of September. This is the best time to appreciate and honour the works of all fathers, including brothers, uncles, friends, and all the people who act the roles of a father.

In Australia, Father’s Day is highly anticipated. Even if it is not declared a public holiday, Father’s Day happens on a Sunday, so there are no offices, schools, and public services. Commercial establishments are usually alive during this time of the year since part of celebration of Father’s Day in Australia is dining out with the whole family. Parks, resorts, and other recreational venues are also busy during this day because these are also favourite destinations of fathers during their special day.

The Australian Practices during Father’s Day

Mothers, children, relatives, and friends take time out to honour the special men in their lives. They prepare special gifts to fathers during Father’s Day, such as a bouquet of flowers and handcrafted greeting cards. The fathers are also treated for sumptuous foods. The special meal may be cooked at home, or maybe from the father’s favourite restaurant. Some families go out of town so they can experience the beach or the mountain sides on Father’s Day. Some fathers prefer just strolling in the park and find a relaxing spot there. The religious community also takes time to hear mass or attend religious gathering during this special day for fathers. The schools in Australia do not fail to remind their students to greet their fathers or father figures on Father’s Day.

The media also honours fathers on Father’s Day. They play movies and programs that reflect importance of fathers in the family. They greet the fathers over television shows and radio stations. Similarly, commercial establishments participate in this special day for the head of the family. Shopping malls offer special discount for fathers when they buy on Father’s Day. Restaurants also have different offerings for fathers on Father’s Day like a free cake, a special discount, or a small token of appreciation. Resorts and hotels have similar offerings during Father’s Day. They usually give a small discount if the family book in advance for the celebration of Father’s Day.