Try to make something unique on mother's day. Everyone gives presents to their mothers. But don't you think your mother will be happier if you learnt up a few facts regarding this special day? Of course you can give her what you want to. You can even make her a sweet gift or can cook up something that she loves to eat. Surprise your mom with these lovely facts about mother's day:
Was mother's day celebrated first in the United States?
No. it is not so. Many of us don't know this, but the concept of Mother's Day is centuries old. The ancient Greeks celebrated mother's day in honor of Rhea, the mother God. Then this occasion was celebrated by the early Christians in honor of mother Mary. Mothering Sunday became a religious day.
In the year 1907, Anna M Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia stated celebrating mother's day to honor her own mother Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis.
The very first mother's day that she celebrated was done at the church in the form of a church service. She places several white flowers.
When did Mother's day get official recognition?
In May 8 of the year, 1914, it was proclaimed that the second Sunday of may will be celebrated as mother's day. The pervious year, in 1913, the House of Representatives took the resolution to wear a white carnation on Mother's Day. In the year 1914, President Woodrow Wilson gave out his proclamation that the second Sunday of May is going to be celebrated as mother's day.
Is mother's day celebrated in other countries?
Yes. Mother's day is celebrated in many other countries. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium celebrate mother's day on the same as the United States.
How can you make this a special and a unique occasion?
Do things that show your kindness. You can help your mother out by doing some of the chores. Be obedient to her. Help out your siblings. Do not fight with them. On the eve of mother's day, leave a letter under her pillow or somewhere so that when she opens her eye in the morning she will be able to find it. Make handmade gifts for her. You can also make a card for her.
Some of the activities that you can indulge in on mother's day
Try to know your mother or your grandmother by means of interviewing them. Ask them about their childhood, about their school, about their favorite subjects in school and about their teenage years. Ask her the events that took place when you took birth, what she felt how she celebrated.
You can also play some games with your mother. It will be a good idea to play rapid fire game. You will be able to know your mom or your grandma like this. Some questions you can ask are:
* Her favorite movie
* Actor
* Restaurant
* Her best friend
* Her favorite color
* What is her hobby etc.
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