The celebration of Mother's Day began in the United States
in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many celebrations
of mothers and motherhood that have occurred throughout the world over
thousands of years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration (originally a celebration of the mother church, not motherhood). Despite this, in some countries Mother's Day has become synonymous with these older traditions
Happy Mother's Day
Friday, May 9, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Mother's Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday
of May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers
and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a
meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures,
including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster
mothers.
Many people send cards or gifts to their mother or mother figure or make
a special effort to visit her. Common Mother's Day gifts are flowers,
chocolate, candy, clothing, jewelry and treats, such as a beauty
treatment or trip to a spa. Some families organize an outing for all of
their members or hold a special meal at home or in a restaurant. In the
days and weeks before Mother's Day, many schools help their pupils to
prepare a handmade card or small gift for their mothers.
Mother's Day is not a federal holiday. Organizations, businesses and
stores are open or closed, just as they are on any other Sunday in the
year. Public transit systems run to their normal Sunday schedules.
Restaurants may be busier than usual, as some people take their mothers
out for a treat.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers
and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in
society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world,
most commonly in spring.
It complements similar
celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day and Siblings Day.
The celebration of Mother's Day began in the United States
in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many
celebrations of mothers and motherhood that have occurred throughout the world over
thousands of years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration (originally a celebration of the mother church, not motherhood). Despite this, in some countries Mother's Day has become synonymous with these older traditions.
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