100 Years Of Father's Day: The 2010 Centennial Gift Guide

by Baines Kinnison

2010-05-03 15:05:59

In 1966, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Before that in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day. But what are the grass roots of Father's Day? We can all probably guess that the most influential factor in the creation of Father's Day was not a president taking notice, but rather sons and daughters desperately wanting their father's to get the recognition they so deserve.

It started with Sonora Dodd in 1910 when Dodd set out to honor and celebrate her father with a special day. After all, he had raised her and her 5 siblings all on his own after his wife passed-away during childbirth. Dodd figured that if Mothers had this recognition, why not Dads too? Her well-deserving father was William Smart and he was a war veteran living on a rural farm in eastern Washington State. His daughter's recognition of his strength and selflessness was pivotal in defining the character of the future American father as well as setting into motion the establishment of today's holiday that tips a cap to the men who've earned and respected their badge of fatherhood.

The summer of 2010 marks 100 years of celebrating dad's prowess, strength and commitment to his family. He can kick back, relax and bask in the shower of gifts that rain down from friends and family but this is a big one, the Centennial! What do I get him that says more than you've ever said before at Father's Day? Well, finding dad something super-special for the centennial Father's Day is a snap if you can think out of the box a little and go with something classic, long-lasting and personal. He'll really cherish anything that hits on all three of those attributes. You're not getting him a tie are you? The centennial holiday doesn't mean it's time for golf clubs or baseball tickets either. It means it's time for something sentimental. Here's a quick guide to the right personal gift for 2010.

Family Photo Shoot. First think of your dad as...well, a dad. Would he go bananas over the perfect family photo? Break out the tripod and digital camera to treat him to a family photo shoot. Afterwards, take him to CanvasPress.com to upload and arrange the photo on a large canvas, designed just to his liking. They beam with classy looks and last beyond a lifetime.

Classic Baby. In the spirit of the 100 years of Father's Day get a classic Black & White enlargement of dad holding you as a baby. He'll melt. B&W photos are timeless and always look classy in any décor. Canvas Press can blow-up and your vintage photo on canvas while also breathing new life into it for the best image quality.

His Hobbies. If he is or was an athlete or avid outdoorsman, display a photo of dad in action on a canvas of any size. The fine-rendering is vivid and awe-inspiring. His buddies = quite jealous.

The centennial celebration of Father's Day is around the corner. Let dad know he's the very best and create the perfect gift at Canvas Press. One that is classic, long-lasting and personal. The digital experts there can take any photo and turn it into a one-of-a kind, living room masterpiece that dad will treasure for a lifetime.