With Grandson Matti Cutting A Specially Baked “Durian” Cake
Father’s Day in Canada, the U.K. and the United States is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September. Why Australia chooses to be different, I have no clue. This year it falls on 5 September.
To me, Father’s Day is simple & pleasurable just to have family members getting together at home & have a day of eats, Karaoke singing, fun & laughter & fellowship. It’s generally a chance for families to get together and celebrate in similar way to Mother’s Day. Dads are spoilt and made to feel special & pampered.
Our two grandsons in Perth, Mattheson (7) & Nathanael (2), are wonderful to be around – for they sure make you want to live life all over again! Our other two grandchildren, Daniel (7 plus) and Stephanie (2 plus), live in Hong Kong. If only they could be around as well . . . but an army of four might bring the roof down!
It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (e.g. foster parents), and family friends.
Cousins Catching Up with Old Times
I don’t expect presents but I sure appreciate our siblings’ presence. To other fathers, it may be a day out in the park, at the movies, at a zoo, or another place of interest . . . or getting handmade or Hallmark cards, food baskets, chocolates, clothing, gift vouchers etc.
This Father’s Day is very special indeed! We happen to have our relatives visiting from abroad . . . sister-in-law Beng from Singapore with her daughter-in-law Dawn & daughter Rachel, sister-in-law Hwa from Taiping, Malaysia. Others in the merry crowd include our cousins in Perth . . . Marie with her spouse Nigel and Joseph with his darling wife Mabel. Of course, our daughter Agnes & hubby Darren, our youngest son Andrew with Fiona – still very much the newly-wed on their honeymoon!
To me, home gathering is best. Each participating family member bringing along a dish of goodies to share in what I would call a “Potbless Fellowship” and with Karaoke singing . . . food galore . . . nothing seems more memorable!
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Father’s day is not a holiday in Australia, since it’s a Sunday.
There are some suggestions that the idea of Father’s Day may have its origin in pagan sun worship. Some branches of paganism see the sun as the father of the universe.
As Christians we should remain very wary
Lest we be led astray!
Son-in-law Darren & Nathanael Andrew Chatting Up with Nigel (Cousin-in-law)
Long-Lost Sis-in-law Christine in Canada Being Chatted & Introduced over SKYPE
With Grandson Matti Cutting A Specially Baked “Durian” Cake 
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THAT WAS GREAT AHKONG!
CAN I COME TOO . . . ? Oop! Thought it was going to be in the Park.
THE POST IS VERY INTERESTING. I GET A LITTLE MIXED UP WITH MOTHER’S DAY.
Hi Paul, have an enjoyable day. You are a lucky father and grandfather, being able to share the time of your life with the people you love most.
Hi Paul,
Happy Father’s Day, You are one lucky guy, celebrating your day with so many of your
family