It’s Father’s Day! Suggestions for dad’s special day
Posted June 17, 2012 5:45 am.
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OTTAWA – Father’s Day has arrived!
Celebrated across many nations worldwide, Father’s Day is a time to honour fathers and their special role in society.
While it is not a statutory holiday, it’s Canadian custom for families to spend time together and gifts are often given to dad.
Some possible events for dad are highlighted below:
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Sunday, June 17th – Carleton University – Anniversary Park.
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Father’s Day Antique Car Show
Billings Estate – Sunday June 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa.ca/museums or www.facebook.com/billingsestate for more information.
Father’s Day Family Relay
Pinhey’s Point – Sunday June 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
facebook.com/pinheyspoint
Italian Week of Ottawa/Settimana Italiana di Ottawa
The Corso Italia – Preston Street, Ottawa
http://www.ottawafestivals.ca/festival/music/italian-week/
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Details – www.ottawafringe.com
If taking dad out isn’t in your plans, below are some popular gift suggestions and strategies for selecting the right gift.
Remember, not all fathers are the same, and depending on what your dad is into, you’ll have to tailor your gift. Over at Gifts.com, they have gift suggestions for every type of dad, ranging from the “new dad to intellectual dad to foodie dad to athletic dad.”
While the intellectual dad might appreciate something like a pocket-book or E-Reader, the athletic dad may prefer a new golf shirt or Nike GPS watch.
For the foodie dad, how about a smoker box to add to his barbecue collection or a set of specialty hot sauces.
So if you still are short for ideas on what to get dad, his favourite beverage, music or movie can always be nice, while a hand-made card can show effort and thought.
