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Father’s Day is commemorated in Guatemala with different samples of affection. In addition to being held in the family, it is also celebrated in other environments.
Father’s day seek to recognize the role of the father figure in our lives. (Free Press Photo: Freepik)
In Guatemala, the Father’s Day It is part of the special dates that are held as a family. Although its origin dates from the early twentieth century in the United States, commemoration has become an international celebration.
In Guatemala, Father’s Day It is celebrated every June 17, as in Mexico and El Salvador. However, in other countries it is commemorated on different dates.
Although there is no official ruling for Father’s Day in Guatemalasome companies choose to provide rest to parents on that date.
In addition, it is usually celebrated with family lunches, coexistence, cards and other details.
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How did Father’s Day come about?
The initiative emerged in the United States in 1910, thanks to Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora intended to honor her father in a special way, who took over six children alone. According to the Site International Day of, Sonora proposed on June 5 as Father’s Day.
However, it was established that the celebration of Father’s Day in the United States would be held every third Sunday of June. In the case of Guatemala, this commemoration was formalized in 1972, determining that it would be celebrated every June 17, according to information from the Congress of the Republic.
In general terms, this celebration is to make visible the role played by the father figure in the development of a human being and society.