Mother’s Day

By: Maysol Romero

Origin &: History: It started in Rome and became a United States national holiday less than 100 years ago. You might think that it all stated by Hallmark so they could make more money, but that’s not true.
Date(s) celebrated: Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May-a time when flowers are in bloom. Mother's Day is a special time for children to honor their mothers (as well as grandmothers and other "mothers") and show   appreciation for their love and caring.

Reason for celebrating: "...To revive the dormant filial love and gratitude we owe to those who gave us birth. To be a home tie for the absent. To obliterate family estrangement. To create a bond of brotherhood through the wearing of a floral badge. To make us better children by getting us closer to the hearts of our good mothers. To brighten the lives of good mothers. To have them know we appreciate them, though we do not show it as often as we ought...

Ways Celebrated: Bubble baths, brunches, gifts... oh my! You don't have to wait until Mother's Day to indulge in a celebration. Check out these great ideas on ways to celebrate your mother, pamper yourself and connect with your kids -- all month long

Foods eaten during celebration: Tangerine Curd

                    ¾ cup butter                 6 eggs

                    1 T Tangerine zest        1 cup of fresh squeezed tangerine juice     

                    1 and 1/3 cup sugar     ¼ cup lemon juice

 
Interesting Facts: Finally on May 8, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's ancient Greeks celebrated a holiday in honor of Rhea, the mother of the gods Day.