If you’re hundreds of miles away from your dad, you don’t need to let Father’s Day pass without making a big deal out of the day. Celebrating just takes some more creativity than it would if you were together. For those wondering how to celebrate Father’s Day from afar, here are a few ideas to inspire the day.
Deliver Something, Sweet or Otherwise
Though you’re far away, you have online shopping and delivery at your disposal. As more restaurants and bakeries deliver, you can have your dad’s all-time favorite donuts delivered to his door on Father’s Day. If he doesn’t want donuts or another kind of sweet, send something he’d like. As long as you plan out the delivery and coordinate with other family, you can send him any kind of food he wants.
Send Him a Gift
While food may be dear to his heart, a gift from you lasts forever. There are many Father’s Day gift ideas you can choose to send, but in doing so, think about what he values. Shipping him a handmade picture frame filled with a picture of you two together is bound to go over well. Otherwise, you can surprise him with a record he’s always wanted or a book that he mentioned wanting to read. These gifts allow you some tangible contact with him even though you’re apart and are sure to pleasantly surprise him.
Video Chat
One way to actively celebrate Father’s Day from afar is to video chat with him. You can do this during his at-home party with the family or one-on-one at some point during the day. Catching up and sharing what’s going on in your life is a precious gift to a father who doesn’t see you every day like he used to when you were growing up.
Remind Him of Memories Together
As you video chat, remind him of specific memories you cherish of being together. Make a digital photo album and swipe through the pictures together, laughing about how you each looked and reminiscing about those days. Remembering periods when you were together—father and child—help you each to feel closer to one another even when you’re apart.
