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                Suddenly it's that time of year again, Father's Day is approaching, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank your Dad for all the things that he does during the year!
Contrary to popular belief, Father's Day is not a commercial day created by greeting card companies to sell more cards and gifts - it is in fact a celebration dating back to 1910, and when it began there were actually no greetings cards in existence to mark the occasion!

Brief History of Father's Day
 
It was Mrs Dodd of Washington who first proposed the idea in honour of her father - Mr Smart, a veteran of the Civil War, who was widowed with six small children and raised them single-handedly. Upon becoming an adult herself, Mrs Dodd realised just how many sacrifices her father had made during their upbringing, and wished to honor and celebrate his many achievements... so the first Father's Day was created, and eventually in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made it a feature of the US calendar with a presidential proclamation. America isn't the only country to celebrate the festival, however - many countries in Europe, Asia and Australisia celebrate and mark Father's Day with slightly different customs and traditions, as well as different calendar days.

Importance of Father's Day Cards
 
In the UK, Father's Day falls on 21 June, and it's a perfect opportunity to give your Dad a small and thoughtful gift, or even just Fathers Day cards - as long as you put some thought and care into it! This is not the time to be buying a bargain basement card from the local corner shop or garage, or picking something last minute and slightly bent at the corner or faded on the front! Fortunately there are now many excellent Father's Day cards which suit all tastes and interests - whether your Dad likes humour, sport or more touching messages.

Personalised Father's Day Cards
 
One great new development is the new line of personalised Fathers Day cards available online. The development of online shopping has become a life saver for busy people who don't have a lot of time for shopping on the high street. The beauty of the internet is that you can browse through very extensive online catalogues and find more more products than you might otherwise have access to... and when it comes to personalised Father's Day cards, the online experience means that you can order exactly what you need from the comfort of the sofa!

These cards are something a little bit special - they are printed on high quality and thick silk gloss paper, and each one features a high spec photographic image - a rugby ball, a star's dressing room, a football crowd, a landscape, poker chips on a table and even a lawnmower! The image is finished with gloss laminate for extra shine, and the image will cleverly feature your Dad's name, incorporated into the photo itself! For example, the football crowd might spell out 'Dad' or the football player's shirt might bear his name! Inside the card itself will be a print of the message greeting you specified when inputting your order - and you can request an extra envelope if you would like to hand deliver the card to your dad yourself when it's arrived. Even better, the delivery time is really quick - if you order your Father's Day card before 1pm then it will be delivered the same day - perfect if you leave things a little late!

Showing Your Dad You Care!

Once you've ordered your online personalised Fathers Day cards, you might also want to accompany it with a little gift - perhaps a personalised bottle of champagne or a funny book with sport or hobby witticisms for your Dad to enjoy in his shed! Remember that these gifts don't have to be particularly big or fancy if you are feeling the effects of the credit crunch - you can simply choose something small and thoughtful and spend some time with your Dad on the day. After all, time and good company is the best present a person can give - so why not present your Dad with his Father's Day card in the morning, make him some breakfast and take him out for the day; maybe to a match or out for a walk or pint in the pub. Or you could include a handmade voucher for a takeway or day trip into your Father's Day card - be creative and have fun with your gifts! Remember, with a little thought and pre-planning you can make your Dad feel really special and really show him that you care.

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