Father's Day in Croatia,my country. Not ideal one

Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
March 19, 2026 12:35pm CST
Yes, today we celebrate this day in my country. I think Portugal,Spain and Belgium celebrate it the same day as well. Since 9a.m. to 3 p.m. today our ministry of population decided to treat fathers who came with their children to gifts. For several years, dads could take a father's leave. Fathers are hard to replace but i feel,at least here, it's still everything on women, every kind of responsibility and yes,for Mother's Day or Women's Day,there were no gifts for women and mothers and taking a leave is a miracle. Also, my father was always jelaous of my mum,of my love for her but he never tried to be a better husband or a better father and yes, father isn't there just for telling jokes or saying same stuff like,ask your mother. He kept his image only, which will fade away eventually;i feel, it already has. If you have or had good fathers and father figures in your life, i congratulate you this day,maybe sooner or later. Xoxo
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@AmbiePam (115479)
• United States
17h
Wait, fathers get leave on Father’s Day, but on Mother’s Day, mothers don’t?! That is crazy! I’m blessed to have a wonderful father. We’ve had our problems, but he’s always been there for me. With my mom deceased, I’m so grateful Ii still have him.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
14h
not on father's day or mother's day, when they need to, to be present and spend more time with kids when they are little. sorry for your mum. yes, wonderful parents should be cherished; i'm so glad he was there for you
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@LadyDuck (495917)
• Italy
1h
Also here in Italy we celebrate father's day on March 19th, the same in the south of Switzerland. It's St.Joseph day (the father of Jesus) this is why that day has been chosen.
@toniganzon (75122)
• Philippines
12h
I am blessed to have had wonderful parents. Unfortunately, they didn't live long enough to see me through my teenage years till adulthood.
@JudyEv (374897)
• Rockingham, Australia
12h
We have both Mothers' and Fathers' Day here and gifts are brought for both parents at the time. Mothers' Day is in May and Fathers' Day in September.