8 special ways to celebrate Father’s Day

THIS Sunday, 21 June is Father’s Day. What have you planned to make your dad’s day special.

Here are some ideas:

1. Help dad enjoy the day:

• Make him breakfast in bed.
• Take him the newspaper to read in bed.
• Make his favourite pot of coffee.

2. Make it a family event:

• Get everyone together for a fun day.
• Head to the beach.
• Celebrate in the local park.
• Head to dad’s favourite spot.

3. Build the celebration around an activity everyone can enjoy:

• Have a family picnic.
• Enjoy a braai.
• Take dad to a favourite sporting event.
• Go fishing together.
• Play golf together.

4. Be creative:

Let your creative abilities shine and make him something special.

• Bake a cake.
• Make his favourite dinner.
• Make a gift basket and fill it with homemade candles, cookies, crossword or other puzzles you have created yourself, hand-crafted woodwork objects.
• If you are artistic, draw or paint a portrait of your dad from a favourite photo or memory.
• Write a poem.
• Write a song and perform it.

5. Celebrate your shared experiences:

• Look at old photos of you and your dad doing fun things together.
• Take a walk down memory lane by creating a photo album or slideshow.

6.Acknowledge the importance of fatherhood:

A thoughtful card, a letter or short speech that expresses your love will benefit both you and your dad.

• Make a handmade card.
• Write a letter.
• Write a speech or prepare a toast.
• Have all your siblings explain why dads matter to them.

7. Make the day joyful:

• The most important aspect of the day is that you are are present and attentive.
• It does not take material things to make a dad happy.

8. End the fun-filled day by telling your father you love him:

• Don’t forget a hug and a kiss.

Source: www.wikihow.com