International Mother's Day

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Where is International Mother’s Day celebrated? 

Though not a public holiday, Mother’s Day in the US is a legal national holiday. International Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 50 countries, some on the same day as in the US, while others follow different days according to their traditions.

This day is celebrated by one and all, as a token of love and reverence to mothers, living and deceased.

The day was first observed on the second death anniversary of Ann Jarvi’s mother. The following year, she observed the anniversary and Mother’s Day in Philadelphia. By 1911, the day had garnered enough momentum to be called National Mother’s Day. From then on, Mother’s Day is observed each year.

Then-President Woodrow Wilson made a proclamation to observe the second Sunday of May every year as National Mothers’ Day. 

Mother’s Day celebrations date back to Greek and Roman times when they honored goddesses like Rhea and Cybele. The most recent precursor to Mother’s Day is, however, the Christian festival of 'Mothering Sunday', which fell on the fourth Sunday of Lent. On this day, special services were rendered by the followers at their 'Mother Church'.

There are a number of traditions related to International Mother’s Day. People show their love by getting gifts and cards for their dearest mothers and for those whom they see as mothers. Celebrating Mother's Day by spending on gifts and dinners has given the day significance as much as any other holy day. From movies and special dinners to talk shows and events, the traditions followed on this day are special and diverse.

One might call it commercialization, but you can definitely present gifts and cards to your mother and give her a pleasant surprise.

How about managing the household for a day? She would be relieved, at least for a day, if you could take charge of the household chores. 

Plan a surprise party for your mother by calling her school friends. That’s worth it and is going to be the most memorable Mother’s Day ever.

• The National Restaurant Association of US claims that that day has the highest number of dining bookings in a year. 
• The Greeting Card Association of the US has a similar say. They have an estimated number of over 150 million cards exchanged during this day of the year. The highest number of cards are sold out for this holiday, following Christmas and Valentine’s Day. 
• Different events are organized across the world to commemorate International Mother’s Day.

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