Fathers Day is right around the corner, which means its time to decipher whether your old man wants golf clubs, swim trunks or a subscription to Business Week. Maybe he wants something entirely different and changes his mind every time you buy him what he supposedly wanted. This is where Internet eCards can put an end to Dads age-old excuse, It didnt fit.
eCards are a great way to show you care while reducing the risk of a return on your hand-picked present. With so many varieties of cards and different holidays, it can be a challenge to find the perfect eCard.
Some find it hard to remember holidays like Fathers Day that dont warrant a day off and just creep up on you. Believe it or not, Fathers Day has some pretty interesting origins.
How Fathers Day Came About:
Founded in Spokane, WA inspired by Mothers Day.
A woman named Sonora Dodd in 1909 began the holiday as a way to honor her Civil War veteran father. Thank the ladies in your life for your holiday, guys!
The first Fathers Day was June 19, 1910.
President Lyndon B. Johnson announced Fathers Day to be celebrated on the third Sunday in June of 1966.
In 1972, President Nixon made this day an official holiday for dads.
Fun Fathers Day Stats:
102 million cards are expected to be given for Fathers Day.
50% of all purchased cards are usually bought by the fathers son or daughter. This means that another half are bought by people who have special men in their lives, so dont fret if youre not a dad!
The 5th most popular day for buying a greeting card is yes, for Fathers Day!
Traditional cards you buy at the card store may be more down your alley, but a great alternative is online greeting cards. Not only can you personalize your eCards for a special man in your life, 6StarReviews.com reports that one service, American Greetings, even lets users upload audio files or personally-written messages to play aloud as Dad opens his card. Dont forget, Fathers Day is June 17 this year and dads arent the only ones who would appreciate an eCard!
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