Father’s Day Fun Facts

For all of you dads out there and for all of their children, here are some fun facts to keep in mind about father’s day:

1. Father’s Day was started by a woman who was so grateful for her father and all that he had done to raise his children, she pushed for an annual Father’s Day in her hometown of Spokane, Washington. The first Father’s Day in the US was celebrated June 19, 1910.

2. The rose is the designated flower for Father’s Day. Red roses honor living fathers and white ones honor those that have passed away.

3. Hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers are some of the most frequently given Father’s Day gifts. ***

4. More than 1/3 of the greeting cards given for Father’s Day are humorous.

5. Father’s Day is celebrated all around the world, but each country has its own date and traditions for the celebration. The earliest record of a Father’s Day is about 4000 years old and was found in the ruins of Babylon.

*** If you’re looking for an original Father’s Day gift to give, instead of the usual tools, ties, or socks, consider our large selection of elegant men’s rings. They’re beautiful, and unique, and they can even be customized.