Think you know everything about Father’s Day? Here are 10 fun facts to surprise you:
- The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington.
2. It became an official U.S. holiday in 1972.
3. The rose is the official flower of Father’s Day.
4. Over $20 billion is spent on Father’s Day gifts in the U.S. annually.
5. Father’s Day is the fourth-biggest holiday for sending cards.
6. The world’s oldest “dad joke” dates back to 1900 BC in Babylon!
7. In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated with men hiking and drinking beer.
8. The most common gifts are clothing, tools, and electronics.
9. Some countries celebrate on different days—Spain and Italy do it in March.
10. The phrase “Dad bod” was added to the dictionary in 2015—thanks, Father’s Day memes!
Use these facts to impress your dad this year—or add them to a Father’s Day trivia game. Either way, you’ll make the day a bit more fun!
