Fathers Day facts: Fathers Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries, including the UK and US.
The occasion is a direct spin-off from Mothers Day. In 1910, Sonora Smart Dodd from Washington thought, while listeningto a Mother's Day sermon at church, that she would also like to honour her father. Although it took many years for Fathers Day to be recognised as an official celebration, Dodd remains credited with its invention.
The original Fathers Day involved attending a church service, followed by a meal. However, over time the occassion has become far more commercialised with many companies producing specialist Fathers Day gifts and cards to mark the event.
Buying cards and presents for Fathers Day is now very much the norm, so DotComGiftShop have put together this collection of Fathers Day gifts to ensure you don't have to look far to find the perfect item.
10 unique Fathers Day present ideas
1. Invite dad to relax by hanging our superb Union Jack hammock in the garden and bringing him a nice cold drink. If the weather fails you, fear not, as it works just as well hanging it up inside the house.
2. If lazing around isn't your dad's cup of tea, our wooden rounders garden set is a great Father's Day gift for a man of action. Setup a family game at home or at the park and you'll be onto a winner.
3. A Sunday fry-up is an unofficial Father's Day tradition for many and our Full English breakfast plate makes an ideal gift for the man who loves a greasy-spoon.
4. Or if he's more of a fast food-nut, we've got a pizza plate that comes in a rather brilliant and authentic-looking pizza-box. Perfetto!
5. For a computer nerd dad, our USB mug warmer is a nice idea and will always keep his cuppa tasting fresh.
6. We've got a stack of retro gifts for the dad who refuses to let go of the past, but perhaps our favourite are the superb vinyl record frames we stock. Ideal for preserving his treasured collection.
7. For a film-lover, what about one of our stunning classic popcorn holders? Get him a DVD, make him some popcorn and fill this fantastic retro container to the brim with deliciousness. Sorted.
8. Our funny ash tray is sure to bring a smile to the face of even the most serious smoker. A bargain gift in an ultra-cool presentation box.
9. You can't go wrong with breakfast in bed. It's the classic Father's day gift. Do it in style with one of our fanstastic breakfast in bed folding trays.
10. If he's always pottering away in his shed at the bottom of the garden, our vintage metal sign should be right up his street...or garden path.
Of course, these are just a selection of Father's day gift suggestions from our range. Make sure you browse our entire site, which is jam-packed with all kinds of hidden treasures that are just perfect for your old man.
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