WASHINGTON D.C. – Father’s Day, celebrated this Sunday, is a day dedicated to honoring the important father figures in our lives.
Interestingly, Father’s Day has a political history.
According to the Washington Post, in the later decades of the 20th century, Father’s Day became a significant battleground for activists advocating for parental rights and responsibilities, particularly in the context of divorce.
Did you know that Father’s Day originated in Spokane, Washington in 1910?
For this special holiday, a survey by the National Retail Federation suggests that the average person will spend $190 on their father, with total spending for Father’s Day estimated to reach $22.4 billion.
According to the survey, the most popular Father’s Day gifts include greeting cards (58% of shoppers planning to buy them), followed by clothing (54%), special outings (52%), gift cards (48%), and personal care items (31%).
