How to Celebrate Father's Day in Poland

This Father's day take a break from your busy schedule and take sometime out for your dear dad. Father's day is a day to celebrate the presence of our fathers and father-figures in our lives. In Poland it is celebrated on 23rd June. So reserve this day only for your father and if you are wondering how to make the day perfect for him, follow the simple steps given below to celebrate father's day in Poland:

Things You'll Need

• Ingredients and recipes to cook meal for your dad
• Gift
• Greeting card

Instructions

1. Prepare for the day in advance. Think about his hobbies. Is he nuts about sports? Or does he like to enjoy his home entertainment system? Plan the day keeping the above questions in mind.

2. Give him a gift that would match his hobbies. For instance, give him a set of Golf clubs if he loves playing golf. You can search and order a gift online. For more information see Resources below.

3. Decide if you want to spend the holiday with the whole family or just the two of you. Plan your day accordingly.

4. Give your dad the ultimate gift, your time. Do some of his favorite things together - hiking, fishing, watching a sports game on TV, going for movies and so on.

5. If your dad wishes to enjoy the holiday at home, help him if he needs to wash the car or anything that your dad wants to indulge in that day. This will be a great way to spend some leisure hours with your dad.

6. Arrange for a party in the evening and decide the menu keeping in mind the favorite dishes of your dad.

7. Prepare some of the classic Polish recipes such as Bigos (sauerkraut with chunks of meat and sausage), Pierogi (stuffed dumplings), Golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls), makowiec (home-made poppy seed cake) or kugel (sweet noodle pudding).

8. Plan a meal out in a swanky restaurant of your dad's choice. It could be for brunch, lunch or dinner. Let him feel really special.

9. Give a greeting card to your dad with a nice message written in it thanking him for being such a wonderful dad.

Tips & Warnings

• Father's day does not necessarily mean it is a celebration exclusively for fathers. Stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle or any one who has been a father figure to you can be honored on this special day.

• Observe his favorite pastimes before deciding on a gift.

• If possible, prepare a hand-made card for him. A little extra effort will make your dad happy.