Mother’s Day holds a special place in my heart for numerous reasons. It provides me with a day to reflect on the love I have for my mother, who brought me into this world. It also offers me the chance to honor my wife, the incredible woman who made me a father. It’s undeniable that mothers deserve a day dedicated entirely to them. However, the reason I truly treasure Mother’s Day is because it signals the beginning of Father’s Day Month. Yes, you heard that right—Father’s Day Month.
I understand that the idea of Father’s Day Month might be new to many of you, and the name itself might be a bit of a mouthful. But let’s agree that dads equally deserve to be celebrated. Allow me to explain my proposal for this special month.
We will continue to celebrate Mother’s Day as usual—a day solely for moms to be showered with love and appreciation. Once that day is over, at midnight, we will transition into Father’s Day Month. This celebration would span 35 days until the actual Father’s Day. I anticipate some may question the duration, but let’s not get caught up in the details. This is about celebrating fatherhood.
I envision Father’s Day Month as an alternating holiday. On even days, fathers would receive a gift, similar to the tradition of Hanukkah. On odd days, no gifts would be given, and family members would refrain from asking anything of Dad. It would be like a communication fast—a break from interactions with Dad. Dad jokes would be encouraged throughout this period.
While it’s too late to implement Father’s Day Month this year, I eagerly look forward to next year. It’s not about extending Father’s Day to a year-long celebration, although the idea does have a nice ring to it. For more information, visit jimgaffigan.com.
This reimagined celebration is a work in progress, but I am excited about the potential it holds.
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