Mother's Day

Mother's day is to be celebrated everyday, today is the special mother's day. Let's know about mother's day and its history.

Mother’s Day

    Mother's Day is a special time to honor the amazing women who have shaped our lives. It's a chance to show gratitude and love for all the care and support mothers give. Whether with a card, a gift, or spending time together, it's an opportunity to celebrate and cherish our moms. How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?

History of Mother’s day

    Mother's Day has a rich history that dates back to ancient times, but the modern version of the holiday originated in the early 20th century in the United States.

1. Ancient Roots

    The concept of honoring mothers has roots in ancient civilizations. Greeks and Romans held festivals to honor maternal goddesses like Rhea and Cybele.

2. Early Christian Influence

    Early Christians in the UK had a day called "Mothering Sunday," which was originally a religious holiday to honor the Virgin Mary. Over time, it evolved into a more secular celebration where people would return to their "mother" church and spend time with their mothers.

Virgin Mary

3. Modern Beginnings in the United States

    The modern Mother's Day movement in the United States can be credited to Anna Jarvis. After her own mother's death in 1905, Anna campaigned for a day to honor mothers and their sacrifices.

Anna Jarvis

4. First Observance

    The first official Mother's Day was celebrated in 1908 at a Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia, where Anna Jarvis held a memorial service for her mother. The following year, a larger celebration took place in Philadelphia.

5. Official Recognition

    Anna Jarvis tirelessly campaigned for Mother's Day to be recognized as a national holiday, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

6. Commercialization and Controversy

    Over time, Mother's Day became increasingly commercialized, much to Anna Jarvis's dismay. She had envisioned it as a day of personal celebration and reflection, rather than a commercial enterprise.

7. International Spread

    Mother's Day celebrations spread to other countries around the world, each adopting its own traditions and customs. While the dates and customs may vary, the sentiment of honoring mothers remains universal. 

Note: The Countries those who are shaded in pink color celebrates Mother's Day today

Today, Mother's Day celebrated in numerous countries around the world, typically on the second Sunday in May, with people showing appreciation for mothers and mother figures through gifts, cards, flowers, and spending quality time together.

Quotes for Mother’s Day

Quotes about mothers and Mother's Day by various notable individuals:

1. "All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." - Abraham Lincoln

2. "The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother." - St. Therese of Lisieux

3. "Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything." -      Unknown

4. "A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s." - Princess Diana

5. "A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend." - Unknown

6. "A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible."     - Marion C. Garretty

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