June 19th marks this year’s Father’s Day! Did you know that the first observance of Father’s Day took place over a century ago in Fairmont, Virginia, USA on July 5, 1908? It was organised by a Grace Golden Clayton who wanted to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had been lost in the Momongah mining disaster several months earlier in Monongah, West Virgina. Clayton chose the Sunday nearest to the birthday of her recently deceased father. And the rest … as the cliche says … is history.
The officially recognized date of Father’s Day varies from country to country. But while most European, African and Caribbean countries as well as the US and Canada always plump for the third Sunday in June, some countries differ. In Germany for example it’s celebrated on the same day as Ascension Day (the Thursday forty days after Easter), while in Thailand, it is set as the same day as the birthday of the king. Most interesting of all is Brazil, where Father’s Day is celebrated nine months before Mother’s Day! What’s that about?
For Saffas who want to celebrate their Old Man’s big day on 19th June, Scullys of London has a great offer that he’ll love. With every purchase of Scullys Shaving Oil (£10.99) and Scullys After Shave Balm (£11.99) combined, Scullys will include a bar of their manly Baytree Spice Soap (worth £4.50) absolutely free. And they’ll also wrap it nicely for your Dad. Both the balm and the oil include manly scents such as Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Lime as well as Essential Oils of Almond and Chamomile infused with Vitamin E to keep the skin glowing and healthy, while the Baytree Spice Soap contains Macadamia shell which works as an active exfoliate and has great moisturising effects. Offer expires at midnight on Sunday 19th June.
The Scullys of London Men's Range - the Perfect Father's Day Gift
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