Father's Day in the UK this year is on the 18th June, so this is an advance warning to order in those mugs and personalised socks while you can. Father's Day was first celebrated on 19th June 1910, after a young lady who heard a speech about Mother's Day in church decided that fathers should be celebrated too. The lady, Sonora Smart from Washington, had been brought up by her father after her mother died in childbirth and convinved the church clergymen to announce an official Father's Day.
Many countries around the world celebrate Father's Day and each has their own unique custom. In Mexico, there is a 13 mile race, in Germany, it is traditional to go on hiking trips with other fathers. Fathers in France get a more relaxing day with no running or hiking involved; instead they get adorned with gifts, including the traditional red rose.
The UK's Father's Day traditions are similar to those of France, with most children spending time with their fathers and spoiling them with gifts.
If you're looking for a fresh tradition, how about adding some karaoke to the Father's Day celebrations?!
We've put together a playlist of ultimate Father's Day tracks to get Dad busting out those oh-so-embarassing, but loveable, moves:
15. Will Smith- Just the Two of Us
14. Brad Paisley- He Didn't Have to Be
13. Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus- Butterfly Fly Away
12. Camila Cabello- First Man
11. Boyzone- Father & Son
10. Madonna- Papa Don't Preach
9. Stevie Wonder- Isn't She Lovely
8. Bruce Springsteen- My Father's House
7. Loretta Lynn- They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy
6. Tim McGraw- My Little Girl
5. Harry Chapin- Cat's In The Cradle
4. John Lennon- Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
3. The Temptations- My Girl
2. Eric Clapton- Tears in Heaven
1. Luther Vandross- Dance With My Father
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