Father's Day in the UK

Father's Day is always held on the third Sunday of June in the United Kingdom. It's a day to honor fathers, grandfathers and fathers-in-law. It isn't a bank holiday. It's a normal Sunday.

On Father's Day many people visit their fathers and grandfathers. They often take or send cards and gifts. Common Father's Day gifts are ties, socks, underwear, sweaters, slippers and others. Other people give tools for household maintenance or garden work, luxury food items or drinks.

Many Father's Day gifts have slogans such as "The World's Best Dad", "For My Father" or just a simple "Dad" on them. Photos of children can be printed on desk calendars, mugs, T-shirts, mouse mats, bags and even ties. Many fathers take these to the office to remind them of their families while they are working.

Pubs and restaurants may be busy, as people take their fathers out for a meal to celebrate. Some families go for a picnic. They eat tasty food and play different games.

The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood was from the United States.