Father's Day: International holiday celebrated in June
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Histories, stories, and fun facts to share with Dad
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History
Father's Day Timeline
Ninety-four years of celebrating dads
2,000 Years of the Necktie
The history of America's favorite Father's Day gift
Fathers by the Numbers
Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Paternal Instinct
Father-Son and Father-Daughter Athletes
Athletes following in their fathers' footsteps
Father Grows Up
The ever-changing father figure in sitcoms
Animal Dads
Fathers from all walks of life care for their children in different ways
Father's Day Fun
"Fathers" Around the World
A Father's Day Word Search
Father's Day Quotes
Memorable quotes from Homer to Frost
Famous Fathers Quiz
John Voigt is the father of which Oscar-winning actress?
Fathers Day Quiz
Who were the "Founding Fathers"?
Necktie Quiz
How did the tuxedo get its name?
Celebrating Dads!
Family activities from FamilyEducation.com