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In the UK, the celebration is much the same as the US, and held on the same third Sunday of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In India, much of the celebration is no different to USA and UK, but one difference concerns the organisation of cultural programs by schools and cultural societies. The idea behind such programs is to inspire children to pay due respect to their Dad and take care of them. Fathers are also encouraged to spend quality time with their children and instil in them noble values and manners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Father’s Day in Ireland is celebrated with typical Irish gusto. It takes place on the third Sunday of June, the same day when several countries, including the US, celebrate Father’s Day. The day provides all with the opportunity to honor their father and express affection and gratitude to them. As in many other countries, people treat their father by presenting him with a variety of gifts and allowing them a day of rest. Many adult children take their fathers out for dinner or lunch or treat them with breakfast in bed. People whose fathers have died, pay tribute by giving donations in the name of their father or by performing acts of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, in quite a few countries, red roses are the official flower for living fathers, while white is the rose color for those who have died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, unlike most of the rest of the world when is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this day, people express their thanks, love and affection for father for all his care and support. Most often children give flowers, neckties, chocolates or other gift to honor their dearest dad. Though the occasion is celebrated privately in households, several clubs and societies organize special programs to encourage and entertain people. Breakfasts with father is a common feature of Father Day celebration in Australia. Various types of games and activities are organized in the Aussie Father’s Day get-togethers to strengthen the bond of love between father and a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful island country of New Zealand celebrates Father’s Day with much charm and enthusiasm on the same day as bigger neighbor, Australia, ie on the first Sunday in the month of September. Just as in several countries around the world people of New Zealand celebrate the occasion by honoring their father and paying tribute to fatherhood in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children in New Zealand take advantage of Father’s Day to pamper daddy with handmade cards, flowers and chocolates. Spending time with father by indulging in joyful activities is another popular way of expressing love and affection for papa on Father’s Day in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n