History of Father's Day

Fathers Day is celebrated the third Sunday in June. It is a day set aside by presidential proclamation but how did this day come about. After hearing a sermon on Mother's Day in 1909, Mrs. John Dodd first proposed the idea of Father's Day. Her father, a Civil War Veteran, was a widower who died in childbirth leaving him to raise six children.

The first Fathers Day was then observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. It was at that time that other communities began to consider observance of a day for fathers and then President Coolidge considered the idea of a Arroyo Grande day.

It was not until President Johnson signed a proclamation in 1966 that Father's Day was officially celebrated the Third Sunday of June. People often ask if fathers receive flowers and it seems to amaze them that they do. The facts are that men love flowers and many have earned the place of honor and respect they deserve in their families hearts. While Father's Day is not anywhere close to the gift giving occasion that Mother's Day has become it is a very special day of honoring Father's and father figures in many families.

Central Coast Florist is pleased to offer a selection of fathers day gifts created especially for the dad in your life. Men are particularly fond of brightly colored, bold bouquets, fragrant and organic arrangements. If however you don't think your dad will like a bouquet of flowers consider a green plant or garden or one of our specialty food baskets.

Men love to get flowers for the same reason they send them - to be recognized. Everyone likes to feel special. A good indicator of when it might be appropriate to send flowers would be to consider his favorite occasions for sending them. Does he send flowers for birthdays, or perhaps as a thank you? Don't forget that no reason is often the best reason! Just as women love receiving flowers for no reason at all, a surprise floral gift will surely catch his attention too.