Mother's Day around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - "Mother's Day" is defined as the second Sunday of May. "Mother's Day" has now spread to more than 65 countries around the world, an occasion for children to express their good feelings to their beloved mothers who gave birth to them and raised them to be adults.

History of Mother's Day!

In 1870, Julia Ward Howe's "The Mother's Day Proclamation" was one of the first calls to honor mothers in the United States. It strongly influenced Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis, a woman in West Virginia. Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis founded a group called "Mother's Day" with the sole desire to reconnect family ties that had been torn apart by the Civil War.

After her group was formed, she wanted to hold an annual memorial day to remember the memories of mothers, but unfortunately, she died before making this wish come true. Her daughter, Anna Jarvis, continued her mother's idea.

Finally, after much effort, Anna Jarvis organized the first "Mother's Day" celebration at St. Andrews Methodist Church in 1908 when she brought 500 carnations to each mother attending mass at St. Andrew's Church, where her mother had taught school.

Along with Anna Jarvis's own memorial service, families gathered at multiple locations for the event in Jarvis' hometown of Grafton, West Virginia, and several other cities.

On May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson of the United States signed a resolution designating the second Sunday of May as "Mother's Day", officially recognizing "Mother's Day" as one of the important celebrations of the country's citizens. And today "Mother's Day" has spread throughout the world.

In the US, this special holiday is celebrated nationwide on the second Sunday of May every year.

In the US:On this day, according to estimates from businesses, financial spending is second only to Christmas. According to the American Retail Federation, on average, each child will spend about 139 USD to buy gifts for their mothers on this day. Usually, gifts that Americans give their mothers are flowers, chocolate, candy, clothes, expensive jewelry or trips to spas for beauty and health care.

In UK:Mother's Day originated in England in the 17th century, and is known as Mothering Sunday. It is celebrated on the Sunday 40 days after Easter. "Mother's Day" in England falls on a Sunday, so people usually go to church for the service and then return home.

Family members, even though they are far away, will try to gather together in their parents' house. They often hold a party with greeting cards, cakes, fruits, wine and give gifts to their mothers. Not as luxurious as in America, on this day in England, no matter where they are, children will return to visit their families.

In France:It was not until the 19th century that this country learned about "Mother's Day". In 1806, Emperor Napoleon proposed to establish an official holiday in the spring, but it was not unified as in the US before.

The first Mother's Day was celebrated in Isère, France.

In 1906, the first "Mother's Day" was celebrated in Isère. On June 16, 1918, Colonel Croix Laval initiated the first "Mother's Day" in Lyon, but through many ups and downs, French mothers had a day dedicated to themselves.

In Argentina:"Mother's Day" falls on the third Sunday of October. Because festivals in this country are often numerous and long, the only difference on Mother's Day is that mothers are given flowers, have time off from work and have fun with their families.

Spain:Mother's Day falls on the first Sunday of May. On this day, mothers get a complete break. The whole family goes out to eat and mothers are given flowers.

In Denmark:Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mothers are given chocolates. Surprisingly, in Denmark, this day is celebrated more solemnly in the provinces than in the big cities.

"Mother's Day" in Germany started in 1922, and is also celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

In Germany:"Mother's Day" began in 1922, under the Weimar Republic, and was celebrated on the second Sunday of May. On that day, mothers had a complete rest, and their children took care of the housework. Then the whole family went out together, then came home and cooked a delicious meal. At the end of the day, children gave their mothers gifts.

In India:Just like in the West, India celebrates Mother's Day as an occasion to reflect on the importance of mothers in their lives. Indians call Mother's Day Durga Puja, where "Durga" is the name of a goddess who protects Indians from all dangers in life.

They celebrate "Mother's Day" as a big festival in October, for 10 days. At the same time, for real mothers in life, who have been pregnant for 9 months and 10 days, their children will also go into the kitchen to show off their cooking skills and give gifts to their mothers.

On Mother's Day, Japanese people often choose gifts such as flowers, handmade cards, traditional cakes with meaningful wishes for their parents.

In Japan:On "Mother's Day", Japanese people often choose gifts such as flowers, handmade cards, traditional cakes with meaningful wishes for their parents. Even more emotional, in the land of cherry blossoms, children will gather with their mothers, drink tea and recall family memories.

Children in this country will draw pictures dedicated to their mothers and collect those photos into a small exhibition about the theme of mother-child love and the silent sacrifices of Japanese mothers.

In Vietnam: The introduction of Western cultures has also brought "Mother's Day" into the country. Besides March 8 or October 20, Vu Lan Festival, "Mother's Day" is also celebrated by everyone. On this day, grateful children will give their mothers meaningful gifts, from material to spiritual.

Although “Mother’s Day” in Vietnam does not have a long history like in the US and UK, many people still send meaningful gifts to their mothers by hand. Flower telegrams and handmade postcards are also eagerly prepared by young people to welcome the special day dedicated to their mothers.

Kim Ngoc

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