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Why do we have Fathers’ Day?

Why do we have Fathers’ Day, and
what can we do about it?

It might be thought that Fathers’ Day is a recent addition to the older celebration of Mothers’ Day.

But in fact that this not the case; both Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day date from the early part of the 20th century.

As far as anyone can tell, Father’s Day was first celebrated around 1910 in Arkansas in recognition of the sterling work undertaken by a bereaved father of six who dedicated himself to bringing up his children.

The idea quickly caught on with many churches using the opportunity to preach sermons in celebration of the work of fathers in promoting family life.

This is obviously a theme that can be integrated into arts and crafts lessons, bringing in a multiplicity of skills in exploring the theme of fathers and family life. Whatever art form is considered to promote the day, there will undoubtedly be opportunities for cutting, drawing, painting, sticking, folding, carving, moulding …

Of course it is possible to base arts and crafts lessons on all the various celebrations and events that occur at regular intervals throughout the year: Christmas in December, Valentine’s Day in February, Mother’s Day in March, Easter in April and Father’s Day in June.

At S & S Services we supply an extensive range of themed arts and crafts materials and products suitable for all the major celebrations and events.

Below is just a small selection of the arts and crafts materials from our product range that children can stick, cut, fold, draw and paint to create unique and personalised Father’s Day cards:

You can view our full range of arts and crafts products on our website.

And you can order in any of the following ways:

  • On our website at the web links above
  • By email to info@ss-services.co.uk
  • By phone on 01789 765323
  • By fax to 01789 765469
  • By post to S & S Services, Units 4-8 Tything Road, Arden Forest Industrial Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6EP.

Delivery

We offer free delivery on orders over £35 and charge only £2.99 delivery for orders which come to less than this across the majority of the UK.

For those requesting delivery from Northern Ireland, the Isles of Scilly, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man, delivery is £7 and for those living in the Channel Islands the delivery charge is £12.45 irrespective of the size of the order.