THEMarch 19 is celebrated father’s day: but what to give to make this day memorable? Choosing a useful gift that is equally appreciated by the recipient is by no means a simple undertaking. Focusing on the classics – a book or a perfume – can be more complicated than expected, so why not think of something technological?
After all, it is enough to know the father’s tastes and preferences and the choice can easily fall, for example, on smartwatch and earphonesif he’s a sportsman, come on eReaders or digital reading subscriptionsif a lover of books and culture, come on electronic hair clipper and beard trimmerif he is attentive to style and self-care.
Technology is always a good idea
On the occasion of last Christmas, Kingston Technology, leader in memory products and technological solutions, has conducted a survey to reveal the habits and desires of Italians when it comes to gifts. Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays or various holidays, such as Father’s Day, gadgets and technological devices they are not only the choice intended for friends or relatives: in fact 32% of those interviewed declare that they would be happy to receive them in turn.
In fact, 58% believe that tech gifts are always a good idea because they are useful, in addition to having good durability (22%), a beautiful design that is sometimes even customizable and often easier to purchase (20%).
To excel among the various tech categories, they are gadgets (80%), such as smartwatches, earphones, memories and accessories of all kinds for your own devices; then follow smartphones (13%) and accessories related to the world of gaming (7%) and fitness.
Father’s Day: when and how it is celebrated in the world
Italy is certainly not the only country that celebrates this important figure, but when and how is the father celebrated in the rest of the world?
The March 19 it is celebrated not only in Italy, but also in other countries catholic countriesas Spain and Portugal, and this date coincides with St. Joseph’s Day.
Over United Statesaccording to tradition, was a young woman, such Sound Smart Dood, to commit themselves to having a feast dedicated to fathers as well. The idea came to her during a church sermon on Mother’s Day. From that moment Sonora fought and got the first Father’s Day to be established on June 19, 1910 – the date on which his father was birthday. In 1966 then President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Father’s Day as a national holiday to be celebrated every third Sunday of June.
Also in Anglo-Saxon countries and in Canada, France, Holland, Hungary, Argentina, Peru, and Costa Rica, Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June. On that day all the children bring their fathers chocolates and small gifts as a sign of affection.
In the northern Europehowever, the celebration coincides with Ascension Day, celebrated 40 days after Easter and is called Männertag or Herrentagi.e. ‘men’s day’.
Father’s Day is still different in Russia – falls on February 23 – where the civic and political aspect of the man committed to defending the homeland and his loved ones is preferred. But also since 2016 Moscow has announced a day similar to the one celebrated in Italy. This is to give a healthy and positive image of the father as an educational figure.
Finally, on the other side of the world, in Australia, on the first Sunday of September, fathers enjoy discounts and offers in many shops. AND in Thailanddads are celebrated on December 5, by giving them a flower cane, considered a ‘male flower’.
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