Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday of May. So this year it was celebrated on Sunday, May 11th
Historical origins of Mother’s Day
• The ancient Greeks celebrated the Mother of the Gods, Rhea, with festivals in the spring.
• The English tradition of Mothering Sunday allowed workers the day off in order to visit their mother church, the one they were baptized in. This day off turned into an occasion for family gatherings,
• But most of all ,today’s Mother’s Day owes thanks to the American women Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, who worked hard to establish a Mother’s Day tradition. Jarvis went on to begin a letter writing campaign and organize Mother’s Day Work Clubs that focused on local cleanliness and health. She chose the carnation to be Mother’s Day’s symbol. Mother’ Day was officially established in 1914, but Jarvis became distressed with the nature of the holiday in the 1920s due to its escalating commercialization and she spent the rest of her life trying to abolish it ! • Since the creation of the Mother’s Day International Association in 1992, popularity of Mother’s Day globally has improved.
What do people do on Mother’s Day ? •
They give gifts or cards. Common gifts include candy, flowers, jewelry, perfume, and other treats.
• They gather for dinner during which they can also eat a Simnel cake • They attend religious service
• They organize picnics or parties
You can also watch this video to learn more
