FATHER'S DAY
Gift Ideas for Father's Day
Surprise your dad with a timeless, stylish, and Norwegian-made gift from Ekenberg Scandinavia. Our high-quality jewellery is the perfect present to show your appreciation on Father’s Day. Choose from elegant rings, cufflinks, or necklaces – classic accessories available in both silver and gold.
Suggested gift for Father's Day in a timeless Scandinavian design
Facts about Father’s Day
Why do we celebrate Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is celebrated to honour and appreciate the role of fathers in the family and society. Here are some interesting facts about Father’s Day:
1. Origin:
Father’s Day began in the USA in the early 1900s. The first known celebration took place in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, after Sonora Smart Dodd suggested that fathers should have their own day, inspired by Mother’s Day.
2. International celebration:
The date of Father’s Day varies between countries. In Sweden, Norway, and Finland, Father’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in November, while many other countries, including the UK and the USA, celebrate on the third Sunday in June.
3. Symbolism:
Father’s Day is about celebrating the dedication and love fathers show for their children and families. Common gifts include ties, gadgets, and personalised jewellery.
4. Official recognition:
In the USA, Father’s Day became an official national holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a resolution establishing the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day.
5. Global spread:
Father’s Day is celebrated in different forms across many cultures worldwide, often with local traditions and customs that reflect the role and status of fathers in society.
Father’s Day is a perfect time to show appreciation for the fathers and father figures who have made a difference in one’s life.
When is Father’s Day celebrated?
The date of Father’s Day varies between countries. In Sweden, Norway, and Finland, Father’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in November, while many other countries, including the UK and the USA, celebrate on the third Sunday in June.
Things to Consider When Buying a Gift
As always when giving a gift, it’s the thought that counts the most, not the price. Therefore, try to give a gift that is personal and something your father will truly appreciate.
We can help with this by engraving the jewellery with a name or message. We can also gift-wrap the jewellery for you with a lovely card.
You can be assured that our jewellery is made to last, and we are here for you if anything should happen to your piece.
Ekenberg Scandinavia Team
