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Father's Day

Date: Jun 19 2009

Themes: Family, Holidays

Grammar: Simple Future Tense

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In American culture, mothers were traditionally seen as the nurturers in the family, while fathers were considered the breadwinners. But for many 21st century families, these roles are changing. Today, it’s common for fathers to be active and involved in their children’s lives. In some families, it’s even the dad who stays at home with the kids while the mom goes to work and brings home the bacon.

Since 1908 people in the US have been honoring their fathers by celebrating Father’s Day. The exact date of Father’s Day changes each year. This year, it will be held on June 21st.

Dale is the proud papa of a 2-year-old boy. Listen to him and Devan talk about Father’s Day.

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Dale

Devan: So Father’s Day is coming up, and I know you’re a father, are you excited?

Dale: I am extremely excited. I think…This would be technically the third year. ‘Cause the first time I celebrated Father’s Day my wife had my son in her tummy. So this is the third time. But he’s getting older, so it feels a lot more exciting that he can understand it, I think.

Devan: So he understands what Father’s Day is?

Dale: I don’t think he’ll understand what Father’s Day is, but it makes me feel good that there’s a day for us fathers to be at least recognized. But nowadays the culture of the United States is a little bit different. More fathers are getting involved with their kids so it’s kind of nice to have a little bit more recognition.

Devan: I think that it’s definitely good to honor fathers. Did you…Barack Obama made a speech on Father’s Day last year just talking about male role models and how they’re very important and how we need more fathers in the home. It was a very moving speech, so…you know, it’s nice to see people like you who are taking care of their children and stepping up to their responsibilities.

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The first time Dale celebrated Father’s Day as a dad was when his wife was pregnant. Now his son is two years old and Dale can’t wait for Father’s Day to come around again.

Both Devan and Dale agree that it’s important to honor fathers. Devan mentions a speech that Barack Obama made on Father’s Day last year encouraging fathers to be involved in their kids’ lives. It’s important for children to have both male and female role models.

In your country, what is the father’s role in the family? Is there anything you’d like to say to your dad on Father’s Day?

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nghiemhoa

Viet Nam

in my country don't have Father Day but it isn't important,i always love my father although he is very hot-tempered. he was very work-hard for me studying in university

91patii

Poland

Here in POland Father's Day is in 23rd of June. So this Tuesday . :) We buy little or big present to our father :)

flylover

Georgia

In my country we have Mothers day, but not Fathers. i'd like to have it because i love my father and miss him!

summerisme

Taiwan

In Taiwan, Father's Day is August 8,becuse the number "8" in Chinese sounds like " pa", so 88 means "pa pa". In this reason, we choose August 8 to be our Father's Day.

L_a_d_a

Ukraine

We also don`t have father`s day in our country. During a long period father was a breadwinner but, now in 21thcenture woman start taking this role on themselves

ut_small

Indonesia

I think i am kind of jealously with some countries that celebrate Father's Day because there is no Father's Day in Indonesia.

But it doesn't matter! Although there is no day that celebrate our Father, i still love him much.

mukashi

Myanmar

Unfortunately there is no fahter's day in my country. Only monther's day and most of people are enjoy to join the mother's day. I love my father more than my mom when I was young. But now I love my mom so much. She is the only one who understand me.

sofree

China

I think nowadays, most of Chinese family, father and mother both work, parents don't worry about the role in family, they worry about there are little male teachers in kindergarten.

"I love you" is not Chinese style, so maybe just a "Happy Father's day".

sangdhbkhn2005

Viet Nam

Hi, everyone. I am a father now. I have 7months old baby. He is very lovely. So I like the Father's Day. But unfortunately, there is no father's day in my country. hichic,

Anyway, best wish to all the fathers in the world in the Father's Day.

turkoerkan

Turkey

it will be also my first father's day so as to it is my first and i am so excited in advance.I recomend everyone it must be lived.

Carrie1305

Russian Federation

hmm I haven't even heard about this holiday..

hphadi

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

We have father's day and mother's day too. Also these are changed during cultures.

Nowadays these celebration days depend on Islamic culture in Iran. Father's day is anual on Ali's birthday in Al-Rajab 13th every Arabic year and it isn't fixed on one day of our calander. Mother's day is depend on Islamic culture too. It's on Fatemeh's birthday. Fatemeh is the doughter of Islam prophet, Mohammad ~~peace be upon him~~, and Ali is the Fatemeh's husband. He is known as one of Islamic guide after prophet is died.

I love my father and my mother too. We don't notice only to the specific day and also buy gift, flower, write a message, go to restaurant and etc and say "I love you" to them and celebrate when we need.

Rezon 邬

China

Father's Day is comming,,

I know the red or white rose is recognized as the official Father's Day flower,but I don't know how 2 show my affection 2 my father,and I think buy flowers for him is so cheesy ..maybe just "Happy Father's Day,Dad!"2 him,,,

Dellsey

Slovakia

sometimes simply THANK YOU can means more than whole essay..
Anyway is nice to say even only this to someone who was or still is taking care of you..

minminca

China

Actually,my father is one of the breadwinners,and I love my father as well as my mother who devotes herself to my families,although he expresses his feeling with a strange manner.However,I still know he loves us more than himself ,so I send my best wishes to you,my father,when the Father Day coming up.

jinmeihua_668

China

Cheer for all father’s. Happy father’s day. I also love my father. We separated to two contries. I miss him very much.
I wanna say I love you father. Give you my best wishes. Hope your health and happiness.

peipei10102002

China

Though we haven t any day to celebrate parents,the day like West country is popular in China now.Many people give gife to our parents when the parents day!