50 Wholesome Photos Of Dads Sharing Their Father’s Day Gifts

Giving someone thoughtful presents and gestures is a lovely way to express your affection. And special occasions like Father’s Day or Valentine’s Day provide us with the perfect opportunity to pamper the valuable people in our lives.

Oh, the joy you feel when you see the happiness on your brother’s face when he unwraps the PS5 or that big, warm hug you receive from your bestie when you gift her the Taylor Swift concert tickets. But here’s the thing: it’s not always easy to buy the right item for your loved ones. Especially for fathers and grandfathers.

Each dad plays a unique and important role in their families and communities. There are nearly 72 million fathers across the USA, 29 million of whom are also grandfathers. Every year, many people recognize and honor their dad’s contributions and sacrifices on Father’s Day.

Interestingly, it’s not celebrated on the same day all around the world. In countries like the US, Canada, and UK Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June. In Australia and New Zealand, it’s on the first Sunday of September. Germans celebrate it on Ascension Day (40 days after Easter). In Thailand, it’s on December 5th, which is also the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

If you are a person who purchases something way ahead of time, chances are the huge number of choices might make you feel overwhelmed. But if you are someone who rushes to get something at the last minute, chances are you will end up with something disappointing. So, how do you make a choice?

According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a whopping $22.4 billion in 2024.

Americans buying gifts and festivities for the special occasion are expected to spend an average of $189.81. This is only slightly less than the record of $196.23 set last year. This year, people between the ages of 25 and 34 are going to be the highest spenders.

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate our fathers and paternal role models who have played such a positive role in our lives. There is no doubt that retailers have the perfect gift consumers want to purchase for the men they wish to recognize on this special day.”

One of the most popular Father’s Day gifts is a greeting card. We know it’s easy to purchase one from any store near you, but wouldn’t it be so much better to give your pops a handmade card?

Commercial cards have generic messages and can’t be personalized. If you make something on your own, it reflects the time, effort, and thoughtfulness put into its creation. You can also customize them with unique designs and heartfelt messages.