History of Mother’s Day

Ancient Times• The earliest history of Mothers Day dates back

to the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to maternal goddesses.

• Ancient Romans also celebrated a spring festival, called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess.

• Early Christians celebrated a Mother's Day of sorts during the festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent in honour of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ.

Mothering Sunday• In England, Mothering Sunday began as a day in Lent.• It was also known as Simnel day when Simnel cakes ( a fruit

cake with marzipan on top) were made.

• On this day people visited the biggest church in their area known as the “Mother Church”

• Young British maids and servants were only allowed one day to visit their family each year. This was usually on Mothering Sunday.

Modern Mother’s Day

• The celebration of “Mother’s Day” became law in America in 1914 after President Wilson issued a Mothers Day proclamation.

• Other countries quickly followed suit making it a day to remember and celebrate mothers.

Mother’s Day Around the world• Mother’s day falls on different days and in different months, depending which

part of the world you live in.

• We celebrate Mother’s day on the 2nd Sunday in May along with America, India, NZ and many more

• In Norway, it falls on the second Sunday in February.

• In Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico, Mother’s day is on May 10th. • In England Mothering Sunday is the 4th Sunday of the Christian festival of Lent –

March 10th this year.

• Mothers in Argentina will have to wait until the second Sunday of October for their well wishes.

• South Korea have a parenting day on May 8th

Other’s Day There may be other’s in your life who care and

look after you just like a mother.Grandmothers, Dads, Step-Mums or Dads,

Foster mums, Aunts This day is a special day to thank them too.

Things you can do for Mother’s Day

• Give – Flowers, – Chocolates – Toiletries– Electrical goods– Cards

• Breakfast in Bed

• Have a Meal with mum• Tidy your room• Make something special• Clean the house

What will you do for that special person on Sunday?

Thank you Mothers and

Others !!!!