“父亲节”源于美国,1909年开始有人建议确定“父亲节”。据说第一个提出这种建议的是华盛顿的约翰·布鲁斯·多德夫人。多德夫人的母亲早亡,其父独自一人承担起抚养教育6个孩子的重任,把他们全部培养成人。1909年,多德夫人感念父亲养育之恩,准备为他举行庆祝活动,同时,她想到 “Father’s Day” originated in the United States. It was suggested in 1909 that “Father’s Day” was established. It is said that the first person to make this proposal was Mrs. John Bruce Dowd of Washington. Mrs. Dodd’s mother died prematurely and her father alone took on the responsibility of raising and educating the six children and trained them all. In 1909, Madame Dodd commemorated the father’s grace for parenting and prepared to celebrate for him. At the same time, she thought