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Poll: Will you be marking Father's Day?

Have you bought a card.

TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, the days when all things paternal are supposed to be celebrated.

While for some this may be a straightforward case of doing something for their dad, for others is may be a day to remember loss and for others it may be more complicated.

For others the day mightn’t mean anything, so today we’re asking just that.

Today’s poll is, Will you be marking Father’s Day?

Poll Results:

Yes (5740)

No (3481)

Not sure yet (340)

Yes
No
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