Mother’s Day has become a global holiday and while it is celebrated on many different days, countries including the United States, Japan, Germany, and Colombia celebrate it on the second Sunday in May, which is May 13th!
While spring festivals celebrated maternal goddesses during ancient Greek and Roman times, Mother’s Day did not become an official holiday until May 10th, 1908 in the United States. It was founded by Anna Jarvis who campaigned for the creation of the holiday in remembrance of her recently deceased mother.
In most Arab countries, Mother’s Day is celebrated on March 21st. It was first introduced in Egypt in 1943 by journalist Mustafa Amin. The idea was overlooked at the time, but when Amin heard a story of a widowed mother who devoted her life to raising a son who eventually became a doctor, got married, and showed little affection to his mother, he began to push for its creation. By March 21st 1956, it was officially accepted as a holiday.
Today, pink and red carnations pay tribute to mothers who are still alive, while white carnations pay tribute to those who have passed.
How do you show your appreciation to your mothers? Have any suggestions? Let us know!
For those who are visitors, why not let your host mother know how appreciative you are of all she has done for you during your stay in Boston!
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