The History of Mother’s Day
Did you ever wonder why we celebrate mothers and why we picked a certain day to do it? The concept is actually a modern one, and it’s a counterpart of Father’s Day.
It’s believed that the ancient Greeks had a concept of honoring mothers, and that has carried over into the modern times. The day was made an official holiday by President Woodrow Wilson and has been celebrated ever since. There is no proof, though, that the Greeks were the ones who started the idea of celebrating mothers. There are different opinions of the origin and creation of the day, making it popular in many countries but often on different days.
Even if it can’t be completely determined where Mother’s Day came from, it’s certain that it will continue to be celebrated well into the future. Mothers everywhere can enjoy the gifts and the outpouring of love that they receive during that special time when they are honored for all that they do.
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I wrote this song and sent it to my mom for Mother’s Day and she was overcome with emotion. Though I only intended to share the song with her, she has now encouraged me to share it through iTunes.
??Please consider it for a gift to for anyone who cherishes a mom, knows a mom or is a mom, this Mother’s Day, May 9th!
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