In 2009, Father’s Day in the US will be celebrated on June 21st, which is a Sunday. In the past it was generally celebrated on the 15th of June, instead.

The holiday was started early in the twentieth century to commemorate the roles that fathers played in parenting their children and to complement Mother’s Day celebrations. Gifts are usually given and there are family oriented activities and special dinners for many fathers.

There is also an International Men’s Day that’s celebrated in a lot of countries, but the US isn’t one of them. Depending on the country that you live in, when and how you celebrate Father’s Day will vary greatly but it’s a time to honor fathers everywhere, no matter where you come from. Many people also honor their grandfathers on that day, even though there is also a Grandparents’ Day in the US.

Father’s Day is usually seen as a secular celebration, but there are Christian overtones to the day in many countries and the Catholic Church has a different day on which it celebrates fathers. This is generally on Saint Joseph’s Day.

Father’s Day is just one of those special holidays where we get to say thanks for having a wonderful father. During the summer we tend to make dad go out and grill all types of foods in the hot weather just so we can enjoy our meals. We also see him going out of the house every day to make money for the household. So on father’s day it should be about our husband or father’s favorite foods. Listed below are a few tips:

Things you may find on the Father’s day menu include hamburgers, hot dogs, western omelets, potato pancakes, chicken wings, and even steak. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something your husband or father really enjoys.

One great recipe for Dad can be the western omelet or Denver omelet. The Denver omelet has ham, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper, and onion in the egg. You will need to have three eggs, 1 tablespoon of pancake mix, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Combine these ingredients in a blender for a few seconds. You will want to make sure the pan is set at 300 degrees and that the butter is melted. Pour the blended ingredients into the pan and when the egg is just barely cooked you will need to add the other ingredients. You may decide to cook the vegetables and ham before adding it to the omelet to make the ingredients a little warmer.

You will probably want to create a special dessert as well. Cakes, pies, ice cream, and pudding make wonderful desserts for Dad. Again it will depend on your father’s favorite dishes to make the day complete. If you know what your husband or father loves to eat, planning for the day can be easy. By adding that special personalized touch, you’ll only make the day even more memorable.

Author:  Gail Leino