SINGAPORE – The tradition of honouring fathers has historical roots.
For instance, St Joseph’s Day on March 19 is a day when Catholics celebrate Joseph, who is considered to be the “legal” father of Jesus. It is also the day that the people of Italy, a predominantly Catholic nation, celebrate Father’s Day, often with a poetry recital and sweet cream puffs.
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