This year, Father's Day in Germany will be celebrated on May 26, 2022 (also known as Men's Day), which always falls on the public holiday of Ascension Day, a Thursday, and thus takes place 40 days after Easter Sunday.
On Father's Day, men are allowed to celebrate themselves, and we understand that all too well—for we do it too. After all, our dads are the first men in our lives to protect us from the world, give us a sense of security, encourage us to embark on new adventures, and fulfill our every wish.
Fathers are the best storytellers, drivers, planners of excursions, rescuers in times of need, sports coaches, DIY geniuses, walking encyclopedias, and our absolute role models. We love and celebrate our fathers for all this and so much more, and we want to show them just how much they mean to us on Father's Day in particular.
Where does the Father's Day tradition come from?
The roots of modern Father's Day can be found in the United States, where this day honoring fathers was introduced in 1909. Inspired by Mother's Day, which was first celebrated in the United States in 1907, the idea for Father's Day came from Sonora Smart Dodd. She wanted to thank her father, who had raised six children alone as a widower. She sought support from the church, local businesses, and government officials—and succeeded: On June 19, 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in an American small town. It was officially declared a public holiday in the United States in 1972 and is officially observed every year on the third Sunday in June.
In Germany, the modern form of celebrating Father's Day emerged in Berlin and the surrounding area at the end of the 19th century and was presumably initiated by brewery companies for economic reasons. This is also where the tradition arose that “Father's Day is strictly a men's affair” and is celebrated with a men's outing. According to tradition, this may already have been the case in Christian rites, when groups of men celebrated and gathered together on Ascension Day.
Since 1934, Ascension Day has been a public holiday.
There are many different dates around the world for celebrating Father's Day, but internationally the wish is the same: We want to honor fathers on this day and give them great joy with special gifts, experiences, and thoughtful gestures. In recent years, the trend has shifted toward celebrating Father's Day as more of a family occasion, with the focus moving toward parenthood. As a result, family outings, bike rides, hikes, or sociable barbecues are often planned. This way, the whole family can enjoy the wonderful Father's Day tradition and celebrate Dad together.
Gift ideas from BÄR
That is why we have put together an exceptional selection of gifts for our male superheroes—gifts that show the selfless fathers who are always there for us and truly do everything for us just how much we love and appreciate them.
These presents are also perfect for all the moms who would like to give the man in their hearts a wonderful surprise, with a little help from their children when choosing a gift, alongside something handmade, a great breakfast, or a few flowers.
We wish you lots of fun choosing your gifts, and wish you and all fathers a relaxing, family-oriented Father's Day in Germany and everywhere around the world!
