Mother's Day: history, traditions, modern trends
Mother's Day is a significant international holiday dedicated to honoring mothers, which is celebrated in many countries and symbolizes gratitude and respect for women's motherhood and family values. In the last decade, Mother's Day has become a vibrant cultural phenomenon that unites generations and strengthens family ties. For more information, see the Izvestia article.
The history of Mother's Day: from ancient times to modern times
The origins of Mother's Day go back to ancient times: in ancient Greece, the mother goddess Rhea was sung, later similar traditions appeared in Ancient Rome. In the 16th century, the tradition of Mother's Sunday appeared in England, when children honored their mothers and held home celebrations. Modern Mother's Day began to take shape at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to Anna Jarvis from the USA, who dedicated this holiday to the memory of her mother and since 1910 has achieved its recognition at the state level. In 1914, the second Sunday in May officially became national Mother's Day in the United States, and then the tradition spread around the world.
In Russia, Mother's Day was officially established in 1998 by decree of the President of the Russian Federation. It is celebrated on the last Sunday of November and serves as an important date in the calendar of family and social initiatives to support motherhood, strengthen the role of mothers in society and promote family values.
Traditions of celebrating Mother's Day in Russia
Mother's Day in Russia is celebrated with a wide range of events: festive concerts and exhibitions are being prepared in kindergartens and schools. Children are offered to create crafts, postcards and poems, and the authorities and social organizations support actions aimed at gratitude and respect for mothers. Family dinners, joint walks, themed flash mobs and volunteer actions become an integral part of the celebration. The public campaign "Mom, I love you!" is popular, emphasizing the role of maternal support and care.
Mother's Day gifts and personal traditions
Classic Mother's Day gifts are flowers, postcards, jewelry, handmade souvenirs and messages with declarations of love. In recent years, experiences have become in demand: tickets to cultural events, family dinners, walks and joint trips. It is important to emphasize that the main value is the display of attention and care, not the cost of the gift.
Mother's Day in the world: geography and diversity of traditions
In the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany and many other countries, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. In Egypt and Arab countries — on March 21, in Poland — on May 26, and in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan — in November. Unique rituals have been formed in each country: it is customary for someone to give carnations, somewhere to organize children's or national festivals, and somewhere to hold a festive dinner with the whole family.
The role and significance of Mother's Day in modern society
Mother's Day is not only a tribute to a mother, but also a powerful social message designed to emphasize the importance of women's contribution to the family, economy and society as a whole. The holiday promotes the development of social support initiatives, educating children in the spirit of love and respect for parents, and instills the values of caring and gratitude.
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