In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day. Father's  Day didn't come along until after WWII.  In terms of dollars spent on either parent, Mother has it 10 to 1 over dad. Mom gets breakfast in bed, cards, chocolates,   flowers, hugs and kisses. maybe even jewelry. Dad get a card made in grade 5 art class, and steak he is expected to BBQ himself.