Today in almost every country there is an international holiday in honor of mothers. Mother's Day addresses her congratulations to all pregnant women and women who have children, in contrast to the Eighth of March, when all representatives of the weaker sex hear rainbow and warm words.
It should be noted that the continuers of the clan were revered at all times. Many centuries ago in ancient Greece there was a festival dedicated to the goddess Rey - the mother of many gods, and in Rome there was a religious celebration in honor of the goddess Cybele.
On the last Sunday of Lent, Mother's Day addresses congratulations to the mothers of England. It is on this day that all mothers are brought an original cake called "mother". And in rich houses, servants get a day off. Also, the tradition to present a cake, which is decorated with twelve marzipan balls, existed in the UK, and it has been preserved to this day. Here on this day, all homework is passed on to men's shoulders.
But only thanks to the USA women around the world can hear mother’s congratulations, as this holiday has become international. In 1907, Anna Dzhevris, who lost her mother, began to apply to all state bodies in order to create a day for mothers to be honored. And after three years she managed to achieve this.
So (for the first time in Virginia) was recognized as an official holiday Mother's Day. Congratulations on this day could receive all residents of the state who had children. A little later, in 1914, the President of the United States established an official holiday for all states, which is still celebrated on the second Sunday of May. This holiday with the Americans is in fifth place after Christmas and Easter, Father's Day and St. Valentine's Day. By tradition, all sons should visit their mothers and give them a present.
In Australia, this event also falls on the second Sunday of May. On this day, all the children congratulate their mothers, give them flowers and gifts, cook them breakfast and bring him to bed. It is interesting that in this country, a carnation flower is worn on clothes. If it is colored, then the person’s mother is alive.
Since 1998, Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Russia on the last Sunday of November. Congratulations on this day are heard by all those who have children, as well as pregnant women. The purpose of the celebration is to maintain a careful and reverent attitude towards the weaker sex, to consolidate family traditions, as well as to consolidate in the consciousness the importance of mother in the life of every person. On this wonderful day, all mothers are thanked for their contribution to the development and well-being of children.
Today, everyone, paying tribute to maternal work, brings the weak sex their congratulations. Mother's Day is often accompanied by musical performances, holiday dinners. In many countries, women are given cards, flowers, and gifts. The traditions that have come to us are quite diverse and are supported in many countries. Often, congratulations are accompanied by some folk rites.
It should be noted that respect for motherhood, which is prevalent in every country in the world, can be explained by the role that mother plays in the life of the child. After all, caring for a baby is hard work, which requires increased responsibility, as well as devotion, warmth, and, most importantly, participation in his life. That is why the purpose of such a holiday as Mother's Day is not only to strengthen traditions and values in families, but also to increase the social significance of women who raise children.
Nowadays, using modern technology, many people send congratulations to their mothers in the form of SMS. But do not forget that the best gift for mom is a kind attitude, warmth and love of her children, so you need to visit your loved ones from time to time.