In the Philippines, Father’s Day is celebrated every third Sunday of June. But, I just read that different countries have different officially recognized Father’s Day celebrations. Some have specific a date such as March 19 in Bolivia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Honduras and Liechtenstein. Then similar to ours, a particular day of each month. Nepal has a more interesting day, every New Moon of September!

How do you celebrate Father’s Day at home? Well, as usual, I do the cooking usually whatever dish my Dad is craving for. My first paella was on Father’s Day, although that one was what I really wanted to cook rather than his request. And we had a very late lunch then! This year, we’re probably going to have a barbecue picnic in the garden. I still have to pair it with some salads or vegetable stir fry.

Didn’t you notice, Moms tend to get cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. What about Fathers’ Day gifts? Wine? His favorite food? A necktie? Wallet? Probably enroll him to a club like a monthly beer club where they feature a beer of the month club? Hhmm… the possibilities are endless.

In the end though, what really makes the day special is spending it with the family, have long talks over lunch and just relax.