Father's Day has been the third Sunday of June ever since we can remember (or at least I can remember). But Father's Day hasn't always been there since the beginning of time.
The first Father's Day was celebrated on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Many Presidents urged their support for Father's Day including President Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge. But it wasn't until President Lyndon B. Johnson made Father's Day a holiday in 1966 but unofficially. President Richard Nixon officially recognized this holiday in 1972 during his presidency. Many say it's just another holiday for companies to make money. In some cases this may be true. Americans are expected to spend over $11 billion on gifts in 2008 which is down a little from last year due to the economy being sluggish. But the real reason for celebrating Father's Day is to recognize our Father's for their dedication as a parent and to also recognize our forefathers for all they have done.
And with gas prices being higher than ever, shopping online and having free shipping sounds like a breath of fresh air right about now! If that's what you're looking for, then check out percys.com. We have tons of Father's Day gifts that are eligible for free shipping including TV's under 32", Home Audio, Small Appliances, Small Electronics, and Accessories. Why spend all the money driving around to find the right gift when it's all right here? Show Dad you care with a Percy's Gift Card. Show him you care with an iPod. And most importantly, don't forget to show him you care with a hug on Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there from Percy's.
Take Care
-Brian
The first Father's Day was celebrated on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Many Presidents urged their support for Father's Day including President Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge. But it wasn't until President Lyndon B. Johnson made Father's Day a holiday in 1966 but unofficially. President Richard Nixon officially recognized this holiday in 1972 during his presidency. Many say it's just another holiday for companies to make money. In some cases this may be true. Americans are expected to spend over $11 billion on gifts in 2008 which is down a little from last year due to the economy being sluggish. But the real reason for celebrating Father's Day is to recognize our Father's for their dedication as a parent and to also recognize our forefathers for all they have done.
And with gas prices being higher than ever, shopping online and having free shipping sounds like a breath of fresh air right about now! If that's what you're looking for, then check out percys.com. We have tons of Father's Day gifts that are eligible for free shipping including TV's under 32", Home Audio, Small Appliances, Small Electronics, and Accessories. Why spend all the money driving around to find the right gift when it's all right here? Show Dad you care with a Percy's Gift Card. Show him you care with an iPod. And most importantly, don't forget to show him you care with a hug on Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there from Percy's.
Take Care
-Brian
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