What is some fun trivia about Father’s Day?
On Father’s Day each year we take celebrate and honor the amazing fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives.
This year, add to your celebration and try out Father’s Day Trivia questions and answers. How much do you know about this day? What other fun dad facts are there to learn?
Fun Facts for Father’s Day and Dad Trivia
While most people know the date of Father’s Day, this section includes lesser-known fun facts about Father’s Day as well as general fun trivia about dads.
1. What is the most popular gift to give dads on Father’s Day?
A Necktie.
2. What day is Father’s Day celebrated on every year?
The third Sunday of June.
3. When was the word “dad” first recorded?
In the 1500s
4. What is the most popular day to call your dad?
On Father’s Day of course!
5. What is the traditional flower for Father’s Day?
The rose
6. What flower do you wear in your lapel if your father is deceased?
A white rose.
7. What flower do you wear in your lapel if your father is living?
A red rose.
8. Approximately how many fathers are there in America?
72 million
9. What is the average age of first-time fathers in America? (source)
30.9 years
10. In Greek mythology, who is known for eating his own children to prevent them from overthrowing him?
Cronus
11. Who is the “Founding Father” of the United States?
George Washington
12.
96 years old
13. Father’s day is the fourth largest holiday for sending cards according to Hallmark. What three holidays are ahead of it? (source)
Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas
14. A recent survey revealed that dads actually want this one thing the most on Father’s Day. (source)
A phone call from their kids.
15. This is often one of the first “words” babies say.
Dada
16. 64% of dads do not want anything that says this on it for Father’s Day.
World’s Best Dad
17. This seems to be a popular way dads spend their time on Father’s Day in the U.S.
Having a BBQ or grilling.
18. The father with the most children is most likely Ismail Ibn Sharif, who fathered this many children in the late 17th century. (source)
888 children
19. The father with the most children from one woman is Feodor Vassilyev. How many children did he and his wife have?
69 children
20. This animal dad shares equal responsibility with his partner for building a nest, incubating the egg, and sharing parental duties of the hatchling.
Male flamingos
21. Which marine animal father is the one to become pregnant and give birth to children?
The seahorse
22. Which type of fish father will keep the eggs of his children in his mouth until they hatch?
Catfish
23. This bird spends two months keeping his egg warm while the mother is away feeding.
Empire penguin
24. This animal dad guards his pups and also brings them and the mother food.
The wolf
History of Father’s Day Quiz
Do you know the origins of Father’s Day? Try out these historical facts trivia questions.
25. Who was the first Father’s Day celebration organized by?
Sonora Smart Dodd
26. Why did Ms. Dodd want to celebrate Father’s Day?
She wanted to honor her father, a civil war vet who raised 6 children on his own.
27. This U.S. President issued the first proclamation recognizing Father’s day in 1966.
Lyndon B. Johnson
28. What U.S. President made Father’s Day a permanent federal holiday in 1972?
Richard Nixon
29. What year did the first Father’s Day celebration take place?
A. 1900
B. 1910
C. 1920
D. 1945
Answer: B-June 19, 1910
30.
Answer: C- Washington
31. In the 1920 and 1930s, there was a movement to do away with Father’s Day and Mother’s day in favor of this single holiday. (source)
A. Parent’s Day
B. Children’s Day
C. Family Day
D. Men’s Day
Answer: A- Parent’s Day
32. The movement mentioned in the previous question was derailed by this event that caused struggling retailers and advertisers to promote Father’s Day even more. (source)
A. World War 1
B. The Great Depression
C. The Dust Bowl
D. World War II
Answer: B-The Great Depression
Father’s Day Trivia: Celebrations Around the World
Today, Father’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world with unique traditions to make the day special.
Next, use these trivia questions to discover how and when different countries celebrate their dads.
33. Which 2 countries celebrate Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September?
Australia & New Zealand
34. What month does Canada and Britain celebrate Father’s Day?
June (along with the U.S.)
35. This traditional Catholic holiday associated with honoring fathers is celebrated in Europe and Latin America on March 19th.
Joseph’s Day
39. This country celebrates Father’s Day in December on the birthday of the late King. People give gifts to their fathers and traditionally wear yellow on this day.
Thailand
40.
The United States
41. In which country is Father’s Day known as Vatertag or “Men’s Day”?
Germany
42. In this German celebration of dads, men go on a hike pulling a wagon filled with food and _________.
Beer
43. Spain and Belgium celebrate fathers in this month.
March
44. In this country, the third Sunday of August is dedicated to fathers. Family gatherings and barbeques are a common way to celebrate “Dia dos Pais”. What’s the name of the country?
Brazil
45. Although Father’s Day occurs in June, American men say this is their favorite sport to watch.
Football- Sorry Dads! You will have to wait until fall to watch your favorite sport!
Father’s Day Facts Quiz: True or False
46. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, when kids are raised with a father-figure in the home, they are two times less likely to drop out of high school.
True
47. There are estimated to be over 300,000 stay-at-home dads in America.
False – 215,000
48. Mother’s Day was a national holiday before father’s Day.
True – Mother’s Day became a national holiday in 1914.
49. 75% of Father’s Day cards are given to fathers by their children.
False – 50%
50. 1 in 3 homes in America do not have a father.
True
51.
True – 38% less
52. Americans spent an estimated $1 billion on Father’s Day in 2022.
False – $2 Billion
53. Chromosomes from the father determine the sex of their children.
True
54. Fathers over the age of 40 are significantly less likely to have sons.
True
55. The drinking fountain was invented by Halsey Taylor as a tribute to his father.
True – His father contracted typhoid fever after drinking from a contaminated public water supply in 1896. (source)
TV and Other Famous Dads: Trivia Questions
There are many memorable moments in movies, TV shows, and songs that celebrate dads. Next, see what you know about some of these famous dads.
56. This single dad was a housekeeper on this T.V. show.
Tony Micelli on “Who’s The Boss”
57. Who played Sonny Koufax in the movie “Big Daddy?”
Adam Sandler
58. On “Married With Children” what was Al Bundy’s job?
Shoe salesman
59. Who sang “My Father’s House”?
Bruce Springsteen
60. What actor played Charlie Hinton in the movie “Daddy Day Care”?
Eddie Murphy
61. What is the name of Nemo’s dad in the Disney movie?
Marlin
62. What famous guitarist sang “My Father’s Eyes”?
Eric Clapton
63. In which popular sitcom can you see father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy?
Schitt’s Creek
64. What is the name of Bart Simpson’s father on the TV show “The Simpsons”?
Homer Simpson
65. Which musician played the father of his real-life daughter in “Hannah Montana”?
Billy Ray Cyrus
66.
Gomez Adams
67. This famous father was busy with three boys before adding three girls to his bunch.
Mike Brady
68. This movie dad declared “Luke, I am your father.”
Darth Vader
69. Father Christmas may visit your house on Christmas Eve. Who is he?
Santa Claus
70. The 1977 comedy “Father’s Day” stars what famous actor?
Robin Williams
71. Who is the popular father in “Family Guy”?
Peter Griffin
72. This popular single TV dad had a full house raising three girls.
Danny Tanner (Full House)
73. Which actor played the father in the T.V. show “Father Knows Best”?
Robert Young
74. This funny actor was the father in the movie “Father of the Bride”.
Steve Martin
75. Harry Chapin sang a song about a father and son who can’t schedule time to be with one another. What is the song title?
“Cat’s in the Cradle”
76. This now King has two popular Prince sons, William and Harry.
King Charles III
77. What biblical father planned to sacrifice his son to prove his devotion to God?
Jacob
78. This father and son were the first to play on the same Major League Baseball team at the same time.
79. Who is Michael’s dad in “The Godfather”?
Don Vito Corleone
80. Which popular music artist wrote the song titled “Song for Dad”?
Keith Urban
Bonus: Best Dad Jokes for Father’s Day
Are you even a dad if you don’t tell dad jokes? Share these jokes with your dad this Father’s Day!
1. What do you call an angry carrot?
A steamed veggie.
2. How do you make an egg-roll?
You push it!
3. What lights up a soccer stadium?
A soccer match.
4. What does corn say when it gets a compliment?
Aw, shucks!
5.
Ketchup.
6. How did the hipster burn his tongue?
He drank his coffee before it was cool.
7. What did the drummer name her twin daughters?
Anna 1, Anna 2
8. What kind of cheese isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese.
9. What’s brown and sticky?
A stick.
10. Did you hear the rumor about butter?
Well, I’m not going to go spreading it!
To Consider With Father’s Day Trivia
Take time this year to celebrate the father figures in your life. Use this Father’s Day trivia to add enjoyment to this special day as well as bond with your dad.
