Hi there, In Thailand, The father's day is an important day. Because, it is the King's birthday. Thai believe that we are childrens of the King and Queen. Hence, the birthday's King is become the father's day. On that day,people will go to the restaurant to have lunch or dinner. Some people will give a lot of money to their parents on that day. However, they would wait to listen the King speaking. Even though, the King is not deal with the government's administration, yet, the King always express his ideas and visions about the country's problems also suggests great opinions to fix some problems. Certainly, people will follow his teaching. It kind of childrens believe his father. That is the father's day of Thailand.
Gail On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Eduardo Costa <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi members, > today August 9 is Father´s day in Brazil. Happy father´s day to all > fathers. > > Around the world, people celebrate Fathers Day to honor dads and to express > their love and affection for them. It may be noted that the date of Father's > Day festival in not fixed and different countries around the world celebrate > Father Day on different times of the year. Sometimes, even the manner of > Father's Day celebration differ, what is common everywhere though is the > spirit of the festival. In countries across the globe people take > opportunity of Father's Day to honor their dad with cards, chocolates, > flowers and other gift of love. Spending time with dad and indulging in > fun-filled activities is another common feature of Father's Day celebration > around the world. > > Another interesting factor about Father's Day celebration is that people > wish “Happy Father's Day” not just to their biological father, but also > grandfather, stepfather, foster father, uncle, elder brother or anyone who > plays the role of a father in their lives. > > Wishes > > > Ed. > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ESL Podcast". To post to this group, send email to: [email protected] or just reply this message For invite your friends, visit: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/members_invite Know how help us, visit this FAQ at: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
