Mother's Day 2024: Celebrating the Heart of the Family
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12th, 2024 |
| History | - Ancient roots: Greeks and Romans honored mother goddesses (Rhea, Cybele). |
| - 16th century England: "Mothering Sunday" observed with gifts to mothers. | |
| - USA: Julia Ward Howe advocated for peace; Anna Jarvis campaigned for Mother's Day. | |
| - 1914: President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day in the US. | |
| Significance | Honors the role of mothers, their sacrifices, unconditional love, and societal impact. |
| Celebrations | - Gifts: flowers, cards, chocolates, jewelry. |
| - Activities: heartfelt letters, breakfast in bed, helping with chores. | |
| - Events: concerts, parades, special programs. | |
| - Inclusive: honors all mother figures (stepmothers, grandmothers, adoptive mothers). | |
| Wishes | Common themes: gratitude, love, respect, and acknowledgment of mothers' irreplaceable role. |