Important dates to remember ... Father's Day falls on Sunday 17th June 2007 & on Sunday 15th June 2008

The origins of Father's Day
In the USA in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation setting aside the third Sunday of June each year as Father's Day.

It is likely that the origins of this celebration can be credited to Mrs John B Dodd of Washington State in the USA, who first suggested the idea of Father's Day in 1909.

Mrs Dodd's father, the Civil War veteran William Smart, had been widowed when his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. Mr Smart raised the newborn baby along with his five other children by himself. Mrs Dodd decided that it would be a good idea to celebrate his selflessness - and the idea of Father's Day was born.

Buying wine gifts
A bottle or three of good wine makes a great Father’s Day gift. It shows thoughtfulness and he can enjoy it at his leisure, with friends or family. When he drinks it, he’ll think of you! But if you aren’t sure what to choose, take a look at the Wine Doctor site. It has lots of advice for both the beginner and the more knowledgeable wine buyer. Find out how to interpret wine labels, where to buy wine, bottle shapes and sizes, and different wine varieties. There’s also advice on storing, opening, serving and tasting wine, if you want to know how to enjoy your wine at its best.
The Wine Doctor >

Free Father’s Day e-cards

Choose from lots of free online greetings card designs and send them by email to your Dad.
Fathers Day e-cards >

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