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Mother's Day, Muttertag, La Festa della Mamma, Mothering Sunday, Fête des Mères, Día de las Madres

This day is about the positive impact that mothers have on society. And also great the work they do for their children. motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele

Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation officially designating Mother's Day a national holiday in 1914.

White carnations are a way to honor a deceased mother while to wear a pink carnation is treated as to honor a living mother.

In ancient Egypt, Isis was the Queen of Heaven who ruled over all matters concerning mothering. In ancient Greece Rhea was revered as the mother goddess and in ancient Rome it was Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus, and another mother goddess known as Cybele. The Roman festival goes back to at least 250 years BCE. The festival, called Hilaria, was held in honor of the mother goddesses Cybele. It lasted three days and included parades, games, and masquerades.

Various religious all over the world celebrate some special days for their mothers.  In India, Hindus celebrate a festival named “Mata Tirtha Aunshi” that is known as “Mothers Day“. This festival is celebrated in the month of Baisakh on the new moon day. The Roman Catholics celebrate a special day for Mother Mary.

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