文档介绍：the second Sunday in May
Mother’s Day
The history of Mother’s Day
The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
During the 1600’s, England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday”. Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent (四旬斋), "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England.
During this time many of the England's poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers.
The history of Mother’s Day
On Mothering Sunday the servants would have the day off and were encouraged to return home and spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe the celebration changed to honor the "Mother Church" -- the spiritual power that gave them life and protected them from harm. Over time the church festival blended with the Mothering Sunday celebration . People began honoring their mothers as well as the church.
The history of Mother’s Day
Since then many countries celebrate their own Mother's Day at different times throughout the year, there are some countries such as England, Italy, Turkey and Australia which also celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.
The history of Mother’s Day
In the United States Mother's Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe as a day dedicated to peace.
Celebrating mother’s day
After the food is cooked, arrange everything nicely on a tray. Don't forget the vase with a single flower.
When everything is ready, carry the tray and mom's favorite sections up to her bedroom. Cards and little presents from the children can be placed on the tray before it is presented to mom in the bed.
Many Families make a special Mother's Day dinner or take mom out to her favorite restaurant for a meal. It is a day to gratify you