HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
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Mother's Day is an event that concerns us all, because if everyone doesn't have a child, we all must have a mother. Her presence is usual, and yet being a mother is not the simplest of positions. Always present to reassure us, to take care of us or to guide us, our mother teaches us about life and makes it happier. Thus, it is obvious to take at least one day in the year to celebrate our dear mothers who have sacrificed and cherished us since we came into their lives.
Then, five centuries B.C., the Romans celebrated the "Matraliae" (mother), a ceremony in honour of Mater Matuta, the goddess of dawn and childbirth. This event took place on June 11th, a few days before the summer solstice so that the days would be longer. Religion gradually made this pagan cult disappear.
The second story dates back to 1907, when an American schoolteacher, Anna M. Jarvis, who lost her mother on the second Sunday in May, approached Virginia state authorities to hold a church service in honor of all mothers. The following year, the first Mother's Day was instituted at Grafton, where Anna Jarvis lived, and its use spread throughout Virginia.
Finally, in 1914, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, instituted an official holiday in honor of all mothers on the second Sunday in May. Then in 1917, American soldiers, participating in World War I, exported this "Mother Day" to Europe.
Under General de Gaulle, Mother's Day was definitively set for the last Sunday in May. Since then, all the pupils in France have been tinkering at school with little presents for their mothers, impatient at the idea of the happiness they bring to their mothers.
It takes place today on the last Sunday of May, unless this Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, in which case it takes place the following Sunday.
In Belgium, Mother's Day, also called "moederdag" in Dutch, is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. However, the Antwerp population celebrates the feast on 15 August, a date introduced by Frans Van Kryck who lived in Antwerp to celebrate Maria, the patron saint of Antwerp.
Belgian traditions for celebrating mothers are similar to those in France, where children make small gifts at school so that they can give them to their mothers on the morning of Mother's Day.
This year dare to cherish your mom by giving her a nice alpaca garment! Whether it's a sweater, socks or even a nice plaid, alpaca fiber will bring softness, comfort and warmth to your mom.
THE ORIGINS
In Antiquity
Mother's Day is a very ancient celebration. In ancient Greek times, there were already spring rites in Rhea, the mother of the Divinities, to commemorate the honour of those who gave life. This tradition travelled as far as the Roman Empire, where Cybèle, the mother of the gods, was celebrated in mid-March for 13 days.Then, five centuries B.C., the Romans celebrated the "Matraliae" (mother), a ceremony in honour of Mater Matuta, the goddess of dawn and childbirth. This event took place on June 11th, a few days before the summer solstice so that the days would be longer. Religion gradually made this pagan cult disappear.
Two stories for the modern origin
The earliest history of modern times dates back to 1872 in the USA, where the American author Julia Ward Howe wrote the words of the Battle of Republic Day anthem to celebrate peace. Every year she organized a Mother's Day in Boston and suggested that the United States dedicate a day in the year to honor mothers, but no one took her seriously.The second story dates back to 1907, when an American schoolteacher, Anna M. Jarvis, who lost her mother on the second Sunday in May, approached Virginia state authorities to hold a church service in honor of all mothers. The following year, the first Mother's Day was instituted at Grafton, where Anna Jarvis lived, and its use spread throughout Virginia.
Finally, in 1914, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, instituted an official holiday in honor of all mothers on the second Sunday in May. Then in 1917, American soldiers, participating in World War I, exported this "Mother Day" to Europe.
In France
It was in June 1918, following the example of the American soldiers, that the French celebrated the first Mother's Day, but it was only in 1926 that this celebration was officially made official.Under General de Gaulle, Mother's Day was definitively set for the last Sunday in May. Since then, all the pupils in France have been tinkering at school with little presents for their mothers, impatient at the idea of the happiness they bring to their mothers.
It takes place today on the last Sunday of May, unless this Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, in which case it takes place the following Sunday.
In Belgium
Like most countries in the world, Belgium likes to honour mothers by celebrating Mother's Day. The history is approximately identical to that of France, since the countries border each other, and between the 1st and 2nd World War, Mother's Day spread throughout Europe. Although they are different countries, the spirit remains the same: to honour our mothers. However, some details may change.In Belgium, Mother's Day, also called "moederdag" in Dutch, is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. However, the Antwerp population celebrates the feast on 15 August, a date introduced by Frans Van Kryck who lived in Antwerp to celebrate Maria, the patron saint of Antwerp.
Belgian traditions for celebrating mothers are similar to those in France, where children make small gifts at school so that they can give them to their mothers on the morning of Mother's Day.
Top 10 most popular Mother's Day gifts
Out of ideas? Here is the list of the most offered presents to our dear mothers despite the noodle necklaces ☺- Flowers/Plants
- Perfumes/Cosmetics
- Confectionery/Chocolates
- Dinner/Lunch at the restaurant
- Jewellery
- Clothing
- Decoration
- Books
- Gift Box/Gift Card
- Place de Spectacle
This year dare to cherish your mom by giving her a nice alpaca garment! Whether it's a sweater, socks or even a nice plaid, alpaca fiber will bring softness, comfort and warmth to your mom.
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