The Story Behind Father's Day – And What It Teaches Us About Influence
🌟 Not Every Tradition Is Ancient. Some Are Just Deeply Human. Take Father’s Day, for instance. It didn’t begin in sacred texts or ancient rituals—it began with a daughter’s story. In the early 1900s, Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by Mother’s Day, wanted a day to honor her father—a widowed Civil War veteran who raised six kids alone. At first, the idea didn’t take off. Back then, fathers weren’t seen as emotionally central—they were providers, not celebrated nurturers. But stories have power. Over time, this one stuck. Why? Because it resonated with unspoken truths: ✅ Most dads do a lot behind the scenes. ✅ Families often forget to say “thank you.” ✅ People need a reason—and a ritual—to express emotion. The result? A simple tradition that grew from gratitude—not marketing. And when brands eventually joined in, it worked because the emotion was already there. From mugs to toolkits, Father’s Day became more than a sales event—it became a moment. A reminder. A chance. Of course, not ever...