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Mother's Day 2018: history, celebration, details

 

 

Mother's Day 2018 Event to honour and respect a mother worldwide

Mother's day is an annual event celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother. It is a modern time celebration originated in North America.

It is celebrated on different dates in various countries. In India, it is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month of May. 

Mother's day in India 2018 will be celebrated on 13th of May, on Sunday.  

History of Mother's day-

Mother's day celebration was first started in the ancient era by the Greek and Romans. The ancient people of Greek were highly dedicated to their maternal goddesses on the special occasion of the annual spring festival. They used to celebrate this occasion in order to honour the Rhea. 

Ancient Roman people were also celebrating a spring festival named as Hilaria which was dedicated to the Cybele (a mother goddess). 

Mother's day is also celebrated by the Christians on fourth Sunday in order to respect the Virgin Mary (the mother of Christ). 

The celebration of Mother's day-

Mother's day is a very special day of the year for everyone. People who love their mothers, celebrate this day in many ways. It is the time to rejoice and give respect to the mother by understanding her importance.

High technologies like computer and internet have brought a huge revolution in the society which generally shows everywhere.

Mother's day is a holiday in some countries in order to give full opportunity to kids to enjoy with family and have lots of fun.  


 

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