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2 days ago
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Father's Day is just around the corner. Gift ideas that will put a smile on dad's face
Families are counting down to celebrate Father's Day, a holiday to commemorate dads, grandpas and male figures. The county has been celebrating fathers for more than a century. The country's first unofficial Father's Day began with a service in a West Virginia church in 1908 as the congregation came together to eulogize 362 men killed in a Fairmont Coal Company mine disaster. The sentiment behind the holiday and its celebration have spread and expanded since then. In 1972, President Richard Nixon made it a national holiday. The day now includes backyard barbecues, rounds of golf or other hobbies enjoyed by dads and gifts. Gifts are a great way to show appreciation to others, Jessica Andrews-Hanna, an associate professor at the University of Arizona said in a Q&A, adding that gift-giving makes us feel better. "Evidence from brain imaging also suggests that both giving gifts and receiving gifts activate core areas of our brain associated with reward and pleasure," Andrews-Hanna said in a news release. Many may be wondering what to get their Dad for his special day? A few ideas: If your father is a fan of cars or auto racing — maybe even still excited after watching the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix — book him a spot at Michigan International Speedway for a one-hour training session inside a race car. At the end he'll have the chance to drive an Indy-style race car. The event is hosted by Virgin Experience Gifts and allows the driver to get on the track for a timed session and communicate with a racing instructor through a radio system. There are eight packages available starting at $539. For the dads who enjoy fishing, there are numerous spots in Michigan perfect for the occasion. Michigan's lakes and streams are home to more than 150 species, most of which are legal to catch. You can cast a line at more than 100 state parks and hundreds of other locations. Some favorites include William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Bishop Park, Belleville Lake and Lake St. Clair. Gifts can include such things as rods, reels, a cooler, etc. To celebrate the Detroit Tigers' quasquicentennial season, the Detroit Free Press' book 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' will cost $44.95, but order now and it's only $33.71, plus shipping and handling. Order online at For a personal automotive gift, give sign your dad up for unlimited car washes for as low as $16 a month. Super Car Wash has Michigan's No. 1 unlimited wash club membership program, and has 10 locations across the state. If your father is a sports fan, there are tons of Michigan teams apparel that you can get him to support his favorite team. Whether it's the Tigers, Pistons, Lions, or University of Michigan or Michigan State, there is a plethora of Michigan merchandise that your father would love. Bucket list golf course round for dad Michigan is blessed with a number of great golf courses, although some can be pricey for every day play. But if dad's a golf nut — and there are many around — maybe a round at someplace like Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia ($275 through Oct. 5), American Dunes in Grand Haven ($205) or Forest Dunes in Roscommon ($165-$195) — or any number of other great courses — fits the bill. Father's Day falls on June 15, 2025. Father's Day always falls on the third Sunday of June, which means the calendar date changes every year. The holiday celebrates fatherhood, fathers and father figures, the Old Farmer's Almanac's website says. In the U.S., Father's Day celebrations date back to the early 1900s in the state of Washington, according to Prior to that time period, a West Virginia church held the country's first event honoring fathers, a 1908 Sunday sermon for 362 men killed in a Fairmont Coal Company mine disaster. In 1972, former President Richard Nixon signed a law making Father's Day a permanent national holiday. Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: With Father's Day fast approaching, here are gift ideas that will bring a smile to dad's face
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
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AMERICAN GREETINGS EXPANDS DIGITAL GIFTING OFFERINGS
Partnerships with Virgin Experience Gifts, Songfinch, and Birdie make gift-giving with digital greeting cards convenient and fun all year long CLEVELAND, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Valentine's Day, American Greetings is excited to announce that it has expanded its digital gifting offerings, making it the go-to destination for year-round gift-gifting for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and more. Through the American Greetings website, senders can now include a variety of gifts when sending digital greeting cards, including retail gift cards, custom songs, travel vouchers, and cash. "Throughout this past holiday season, we saw more people than ever turn to digital gifting, showing that shoppers are always looking for thoughtful, yet quick and convenient, ways to show their appreciation for their family and friends," said Rob Matousek, Executive Director, Direct to Consumer Business at American Greetings. "American Greetings is making digital gift-giving more thoughtful and easier than ever as we expand the gift offerings available within our digital greeting cards – perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and all occasions." Through Virgin Experience Gifts, American Greetings now offers the ability to send an e-voucher where shoppers can gift vineyard tours, spa services, helicopter rides or thousands of other adventures and experiences. Users can also attach an e-gift card to digital greeting cards, allowing recipients to treat themselves when they shop at more than 100 top food, fashion, and entertainment retailers – including Target, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Sephora, DoorDash, AMC, Lululemon and Virgin Experience Gifts. E-gift cards are also available through American Greetings and Blue Mountain websites and corresponding ecard apps for iPhone and Android. For a truly one-of-a kind gift, American Greetings has expanded its partnership with Songfinch, where members are instantly able to purchase studio-quality custom songs within their ecards by entering key details, such as the recipient's name, pronunciation, greeting, and more. Custom songs are now available through select Creatacards™, coming soon to all digital greeting cards. Further adding to its digital gifting options, American Greetings has unveiled a new partnership with cash-gifting platform, Birdie, which allows members to send monetary gifts within their American Greetings digital greeting cards, replicating the experience of adding cash to a physical card. Users can simply enter an amount of money they'd like to gift up to $2,000 USD and attach it to their American Greetings digital card of choice. These new partnerships and features add to the growing portfolio of digital gifting options available through American Greetings, including the ability to send celebrity shoutouts through Cameo and to send a physical gift without an address through Gipht. To learn more about the latest digital greetings from American Greetings, please visit and follow @americangreetingsdigital on Facebook and Instagram for updates. ABOUT AMERICAN GREETINGS:American Greetings is a global leader in the large and enduring Celebrations marketplace. The company helps people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life's special moments, in-person and online, guided by a mission to "make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day." American Greetings offers products wherever and however people wish to purchase them – online, in-store, or curbside pickup. Celebrations happen throughout the year, driven by traditional holidays, key milestone moments such as weddings, baby showers and graduations, as well as recurring everyday events such as birthdays and anniversaries. The company's brands include American Greetings, Papyrus, Carlton Cards, and Recycled Paper Greetings. Its digital business unit, AG Interactive, is a leading provider of digital greetings and premium Celebrations content through proprietary technology platforms and apps. Its popular digital brands include American Greetings, Blue Mountain, Jacquie Lawson, SmashUps™, and Creatacard™. For more information, visit and follow us @AmericanGreetings on Facebook and @amgreetings on Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Greetings Sign in to access your portfolio
