57 Father's Day Trivia Questions And Answers To Help You Celebrate With Dad

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Father’s Day is the perfect time to show your dad how much he means to you. Whether it’s a simple card or an unforgettable experience shared together, there are many ways to show your appreciation for the special man in your life.

To make this Father’s Day extra special, why not make it educational too? In this article, you’ll discover a series of fun and educational trivia questions and answers that will help you learn more about Dad while having a great time celebrating together!

If you enjoyed our Mother’s Day trivia, you’ll like this one too!

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57 Father’s Day Trivia Questions And Answers To Help You Celebrate With Dad

Father’s Day Trivia: History And Traditions Around The World

Is Father’s Day celebrated on the first, second, or third Sunday of June?

Answer: The third Sunday in June

What is the most common name given to Father Christmas?

Answer: Santa Claus

Can you name at least four of the seven principal Founding Fathers of the United States?

Answer: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.

In which country did modern-day Father’s Day originate?

Answer: The United States

When was the first Father’s Day celebrated?

Answer: June 19, 1910

What is the flower traditionally associated with Father’s Day?

Answer: The rose. Red roses are the official flower of Father’s Day.

In which year did Father’s Day become an official holiday in the United States?

Answer: In 1972, when Pres. Richard Nixon signed legislation designating the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

What is the traditional Father’s Day meal in the United States?

Answer: Grilled steak or barbecue

In which country is Father’s Day celebrated on the first Sunday in September?

Answer: New Guinea, Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand

What is the traditional gift for fathers in Germany on Father’s Day?

Answer: Beer. The public holiday means a day off work and a chance for men to act like boys. Known as Vatertag (also Männertag), it involves drinking lots of beer, riding a beer bike, and doing other beer-related activities!

What is the traditional gift for fathers in Italy on Father’s Day?

Answer: Chocolate

Who is known to have originated Father’s Day?

Answer: Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. She is said to have had the idea in 1909 while listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day, which at the time was becoming established as a holiday.

In which year did the tradition of wearing a red rose on Father’s Day start? 1909, 1914, or 1986?

Answer: 1914

What is the traditional Father’s Day gift in Japan?

Answer: A necktie

In which year did Canada officially recognize Father’s Day as a holiday? Was it 1910, 1972, or 1990?

Answer: 1972. In Canada, Father’s Day has been celebrated since the early 20th century, but it was not officially recognized as a national holiday until 1972, the same year as in the United States.

Who is the patron saint of fathers?

Answer: Saint Joseph

What is Father’s Day in Mexico called?

Answer: Día del Padre

In which language is ‘la fête des pères’ the term for father’s day?

Answer: French

Father’s Day Trivia: Dads In The Movies / TV / Music

In the TV show “This Is Us,” what is the name of the father character played by Milo Ventimiglia?

Answer: Jack Pearson

In the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire,” what is the name of the character played by Robin Williams, who disguises himself as a nanny to spend time with his children?

Answer: Daniel Hillard

What is the name of the father character played by Tim Allen in the TV show “Home Improvement”?

Answer: Tim Taylor

In the movie “Father of the Bride,” what is the name of the father character played by Steve Martin?

Answer: George Banks

In which Canadian sitcom can you see father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy performing alongside each other?

Answer: Schitt’s Creek

In the TV show “Modern Family,” what is the name of the father character played by Ty Burrell?

Answer: Phil Dunphy

In the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” what is the name of the father character played by Will Smith?

Answer: Chris Gardner

In the TV show “Full House,” what is the name of the father character played by Bob Saget, known for his catchphrase “Have mercy!”?

Answer: Danny Tanner

In which movie does Adam Sandler play Sonny Koufax?

Answer: “Big Daddy”

Which iconic movie character famously said, “I am your father”?

Answer: Darth Vader from Star Wars (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)

In the movie “Field of Dreams,” which actor plays the father character of Ray Kinsella?

Answer: Kevin Costner

Which famous musician wrote the song “Father and Son,” exploring the complex relationship between fathers and sons?

Answer: Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)

Which actors make up the father-son duo known for their roles as Michael Corleone and Vito Corleone in “The Godfather” films?

Answer: Al Pacino and Marlon Brando

In the TV show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” what is the name of the father character played by James Avery?

Answer: Uncle Phil

In the movie “The Lion King” (both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake) what is the name of the character voiced by James Earl Jones?

Answer: Mufasa, Simba’s father

In the TV show “Black-ish,” what is the name of the father character played by Anthony Anderson?

Answer: Andre “Dre” Johnson

In the movie “Finding Nemo,” what is the name of the father character voiced by Albert Brooks?

Answer: Marlin

In the TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” what is the name of the father character played by Peter Boyle?

Answer: Frank Barone

In the movie “Kramer vs. Kramer,” what is the name of the father character played by Dustin Hoffman?

Answer: Ted Kramer

In the TV show “How I Met Your Mother,” what is the name of the father character played by Josh Radnor?

Answer: Ted Mosby

In the movie “The Father,” what is the name of the father character played by Anthony Hopkins?

Answer: Anthony

Which classic novel features the character Atticus Finch, a father known for his wisdom and moral compass?

Answer: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

In what movie does Bryan Mills, a former government operative, try to save his daughter from human traffickers when she and her friend arrive in Paris for vacation?

Answer: “Taken”

Which famous guitarist sang ‘My Father’s Eyes’?

Answer: Eric Clapton

In the comic book world, who is the father of Superman?

Answer: Jor-El

Father’s Day Trivia: Famous Fathers

Who is the father of Miley Cyrus, known for his hit song “Achy Breaky Heart”?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Who is the father of evolutionary theory?

Answer: Charles Darwin

Which famous father has daughters named Malia and Sasha, and often receives heartfelt messages from them on Father’s Day?

Answer: Barack Obama

Who is the father of modern physics and known for his theory of relativity?

Answer: Albert Einstein

Which celebrity father has children named Jaden and Willow?

Answer: Will Smith

True or false: John Wick is about a man who seeks revenge on the son of a Russian gangster for stealing his vintage car and killing his young daughter.

Answer: False. They stole his car and killed his puppy.

Which celebrity father has three on-screen daughters named Michelle, Stephanie, and D.J. (his real daughters are named Aubrey, Lara, and Jenny)?

Answer: Bob Saget

Which actor father has a daughter named India Rose and starred alongside each other in Thor: Love and Thunder?

Answer: Chris Hemsworth

Which celebrity father has a son named Daniel and is known for his role as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” movie franchise?

Answer: Ian McKellen

Which famous father has children named Mary, Stella, James, and Heather and is known for his hit songs “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be”?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Which celebrity father has a daughter named Lola and is known for his role as a superhero in the DC Extended Universe?

Answer: Jason Momoa

Which famous father has children named Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah and starred in the movies “Moonlighting” and “Pulp Fiction”?

Answer: Bruce Willis

Which famous father has children named Julian and Sean and is known for his hit songs “Imagine” and “Instant Karma!”?

Answer: John Lennon

Which celebrity father has a daughter named Zoe and is known for his roles in “Pulp Fiction” and “Snakes on a Plane”?

Answer: Samuel L. Jackson

Conversation Topics And Questions To Ask Dad

After you’re done playing our Father’s Day trivia, why not use these questions and convo topics to get to know the father in your life more? We hope they bring you closer together!

What was your favorite childhood memory?
What was your first job, and how did you get it?

Can you remember a time when you got in really big trouble in your life?
How did you and Mom first decide you were going to have a baby?
Have you ever played any practical jokes on someone? What happened?

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
What was the most embarrassing fashion trend you participated in?
What was your favorite band or musician when you were younger?

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
What was the craziest or most daring thing you ever did as a teenager?
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
What was your favorite childhood snack or treat?

Did you have a favorite toy or game growing up?
What is something you’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance to?
What was your biggest challenge as a parent, and how did you overcome it?

What was the most valuable lesson you learned from a mistake you made as a father?
What is something you hope to teach your grandchildren?
How many grandchildren do you want?

What is your favorite way to relax or unwind?
What was your favorite subject in school, and why?
What is something you’ve always been curious about but never explored?

What is a skill or talent you’ve always admired in others and wish you had?
What was your favorite family vacation, and why?
What is your favorite type of music or musician?

What is a book or movie that has had a significant impact on your life?
What is your proudest accomplishment outside of being a father?
What is a valuable lesson you learned from a mistake you made in your career?

What is something you wish you had done differently in your life, and why?

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