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First Father's Day gifts
A first Father's Day is always special, so it's nice to mark the occasion with a special present. We've compiled five excellent ideas from our Fathers Day gifts range to provide inspiration.
Picture perfect
A really lovely gift that won't break the bank is our superb photo cube. Simply find some pictures of father and child together and slide them into place for a thoughtful and touching gift. Perfect for an office desk to put a smile on their face throughout the day.
H
anging around
If you're feeling particularly generous, you might consider giving dad a rest on Father's Day and if that's the case, our superb Union Jack hammock is the ideal gift. Pick out the ideal spot to hang it (indoor or out) and create a relaxing haven for a dad who deserves to kick back.
Breakfast in bed
A real treat for a first Father's Day is breakfast in bed, complete with a special cuddle from bouncing baby. Our Union Jack breakfast tray puts a masculine twist on the gesture, or if you want to really push the boat out, our folding tray, built specifically for breakfasts in bed, is a truly exceptional product.
Warming the heart
If you think your first time dad would prefer something more practical, our USB mug warmer is an excellent gift, particularly if he spends hours in front of the computer. Another present that perfects for the office or the home.
Man Flu
For the first time dad who likes to be looked after when things just get too much, how about our humorous Man Flu metal sign? It's cheeky but might just be entirely appropriate.
There are plenty of other unique Fathers Day gifts in our range, so make you browse DotComGiftShop to discover even more hidden treasures.
5 famous fictional fathers
With Fathers Day just around the corner (June 19th), we thought it would be the perfect time to take a lighthearted look at some of the most famous fictional fathers. Here are 5 of our favourites.
Father Time
A decrepit looking old man carrying a clock or an hourglass (and sometimes a scythe) known as Father Time is often used to represent the fact that time only moves in one direction - forward.
His image is said to be a mixture of the Grim Reaper and Chronos, the Greek God of Time. On New Year's Eve, Father Time is often depicted handing over the duties of time to a baby, representing a new beginning.
Father Christmas
If you lived a particularly sheltered childhood, I advise you to stop reading here. Father Christmas isn't real. He is in fact a character who has evolved over time into the jolly old bearded man we know and love today.
Santa Claus, as he's also known, finds his roots in the early 17th century, when he was created by Christians as the personification of the old Christmas feast, to act as a symbol for the joy and merriment of the celebration.
All the magical stuff about sliding down the chimney, leaving presents under the trees and being pulled along in a sleigh by flying reindeer have been gradually woven into the image of Father Christmas over hundreds of years.
The Godfather
Marlon Brando's portrayel of Don Vito Corleone as the title character in Francis Ford Coppola's epic trilogy, The Godfather, is regarded as one of the iconic performances in cinema history.
Corleone was dreamt up by Mario Puzo, who penned the novel (also called The Godfather) on which the films are based and is the head of the most powerful Mafia family in New York.
What makes him such an interesting character is that despite the many acts of violence he carries out, he adheres to his own personal code of honor from which he never strays.
Father of the bride
A more lighthearted film father is depicted by Steve Martin in the hit 1991 comedy Father of the bride.
The story follows George Banks (Martin) as he struggles to come to terms with the idea of his only daughter getting married, growing up and having a life of her own that doesn't center around him.
What many people don't know is that the film was actually a remake of the 1950 original starring Spencer Tracy in the title role. This version of the film received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and a Best Leading Actor nod for Tracy.
Father Ted
Although it only ran for three series, Father Ted is already firmly established as one of the great British comedies of modern times.
It follows the fortunes of three priests (the title character Ted, the dimwitted Dougal and the angry old alcoholic Jack) exiled to a fictional place called Craggy Island who live together with an eccentric housekeeper called Mrs. Doyle.
The show received mutliple awards including two BAFTAs for Best Comedy (1995 and 1998) before Dermot Morgan, the actor who played Father Ted, died suddenly of a heart attack the day after he completed filming the third, and ultimately final, series.
We hope you've enjoyed this collection of facts about our five favourite fictional fathers.
Don't forget, Father's Day is Sunday the 19th June and you find an extensive collection of Fathers Day gifts in the Dotcomgiftshp range.
When is Fathers Day?
Fathers Day in UK, is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, so Fathers Day 2011 is on Sunday 19th June.
We're not the only country to celebrate Father's Day on that particular day. In fact, 51 other countries spread out all around the world, use the same day in the calendar to pay tribute to their fathers.
March 19th is the most popular fixed date in the global calendar to celebrate Father's Day, with 8 countries including Spain, Italy and Portugal observing the occasion on that specific day each year.
In Australasia, Father's Day is on the first Sunday in September with New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea all recognising the occasion.
In Scandanavian countries such as Norway, Sweden and Finland, Father's Day is the second Sunday in November.
Bulgaria celebrate the occasion on Boxing Day, toasting their fathers on December 26th each year.
In South Korea, there is no Mother's Day or Father's Day. They simply celebrate 'Parent's Day' on May 8th.
DotComGiftShop have a great range of Fathers Day gifts to choose from if you're looking to spoil dad rotten on his special day!
Fathers Blogs We Love
With Father's Day just around the corner (June 19th), we thought we'd take the time to recognise some of the UK's best dad bloggers.
Single Parent Dad - The superb blog of a 32 year-old single dad, with interesting, insightful and funny anacdotes about a five year-old living up to his name. A brilliant read.
Bringing Up Charlie - A former RE teacher turned stay-at-home dad shares anecdotes about raising his son, as well as one or two other witty observations.
All That Comes With It - Dan is 33, lives in the north of England and has two young children. He blogs frequently about fatherhood, his day-to-day life and anything else that takes his fancy.
My Daddy Cooks - The aim of Nick's blog is to simply document what and how he cooks in his household. The fact that his recipes are to be published in his very own My Daddy Cooks cookbook, tells you how good this blog is.
daddacool - Alex is a daddy to 'two wee nippers' and shares his experiences of fatherhood with the world in this simple, honest blog. Definitely worth a visit.
Dad Who Writes - The dad who writes has written one novel and has various drafts awaiting completion, as well as a small collection of guitars that haven't been used for five years. He also has two children that he describes as the 'centre of our existence'. His blogs aren't high in quantity, but always deliver on quality.
Don't Panic. RTFM - About growing up. Man and Boy. Father and Son. What we do. What we don't. What we like. What we dislike. Challenges and joys. Fun and occasional sadness. And learning from each other.
Diary of a Newborn Dad - Extracts from a book this blogger is currently writing, in the hope of one day getting it published and seeing it on the shelves.This is his story about one man’s journey through pregnancy.
The Life and Times of a Househusband - The trials and tribulations of a Dad who is just trying to do his best.
Like Father, Like Daughter - The brilliant blog of a stay-at-home dad, dedicated entirely to day-to-day life with little baby G.
Mere Bagatelle - Simon lives in North West Norfolk, works for the NHS and has a little boy called Tom. On this excellent blog you'll find all kinds of stories, thoughts and ideas about fatherhood. A must-read.
...To Be a Dad. - This is a blog that welcomes fathers of all ages, creeds, cultures and persuasions. All sharing a common quest… to be a Dad. Originally a story about becoming a first-time father-to-be at the age of forty, five years on Steve now has two children. A great read.
When Daddy Gets Home - A new blog but definitely one to keep an eye on. A 30 something teacher and fledgling parent living in the East of England shares his tales of Fatherhood.
Whiskey For Aftershave: a Dad Blog - Want to know what it's like raising twins? Well, check out this insightful and thoroughly interesting blog from a new dad taking his first steps into Fatherhood.
Don't forget, Father's Day is on June 19th this year, so don't leave it until the last minute to find some excellent Fathers Day gfits, do it right now at DotComGiftShop.
