Happy Mother's Day!

 

The History of Mother's Day: A day to honor mothers has existed for as long as, well, there have been mothers. Festivals honoring mothers in ancient times were often tied to gods and goddesses and maternal symbols of fertility, birth, creativity, and growth cycles. The mother is the protector and nourisher of children and, by extension, of all humanity. The Phrygians held a festival for Cybele, the Great Mother of the Gods. The Greeks and Romans also honored the mother figure of their gods. Even today, an important festival in India, Durga-puja, honors the goddess Durga.

In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May; therefore, the date changes yearly. Although Mother’s Day is a national holiday widely observed in the U.S., it is not a federal or public holiday (when businesses are closed).

Three women were most instrumental in establishing the tradition of Mother’s Day: Ann Reeves Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and Ann’s daughter, Anna M. Jarvis.

 

Wishing you a day filled with joy and laughter; may your day be as radiant and beautiful as you are!

 

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. ~Proverbs 31:30

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank God for Moms.

They’re the women who give you great advice and are always there for you. The women you know who take great care of their families. The women who inspire you to love people better. Maybe it’s your mom, a friend, a neighbor, or even the barista at your local coffee shop.

Sometimes, a simple “thank you” is all it takes to let a mother know she’s loved.