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Showing posts with label May. Show all posts

12 May - Mother's Day 2024

 

Mother's Day is a special holiday celebrated in many countries around the world to honor and appreciate mothers and mother figures. It is typically observed on the second Sunday of May each year. Mother's Day is a time to express gratitude and love for the maternal figures in our lives, such as our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother-in-laws.

The exact origins of Mother's Day can be traced back to ancient civilizations that honored mother goddesses. However, the modern celebration of Mother's Day began in the early 20th century when Anna Jarvis, an American activist, campaigned for an official holiday to recognize mothers.

On Mother's Day, people often give gifts, flowers, and cards to their mothers or spend quality time together as a way of showing appreciation. Many families also prepare special meals or take their mothers out for a nice dinner. It is a day to celebrate the love, sacrifice, and nurturing that mothers provide.

It's important to note that while Mother's Day is a joyous occasion for many, it can also be a sensitive time for those who have lost their mothers or struggle with the absence of a maternal figure. Therefore, it's crucial to be mindful of the different emotions people may experience on this day and offer support and understanding when needed.

21 June - Father's Day


Father's Day (or Fathers' Day) is a day of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In America, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd,and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. It is held on various days in many parts of the world all throughout the year, often in the months of March, May and June.


Fathers Day

Father's day complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day, Siblings Day and Grandparents' Day.