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Mother's Day in Ukraine and the World: History and Traditions
International Mother's Day is, of course, the brightest and warmest holiday. After all, the mother is the main keeper of the home, the beloved and close native person who will always give a helping hand and understanding.
Excursus in the history of the Mother's Day
Mother as a continuer of the human race was revered even in distant times. Specific rituals and rituals for this purpose were carried out back in ancient Greece. So, the oldest holiday dedicated to motherhood, rightfully considered a colorful festival dedicated to the goddess Ray. It was celebrated in the spring. From the sources of the Greek mythology Ray is the wife of the god Kronos, and also the mother of the ancient gods and goddesses.
In ancient Rome, local residents began to celebrate the feast, dedicated to the mother-goddess Cybele, against the background of religious beliefs. Mother was revered for three days - from March 15th to 18th.
A special celebration was the feast of all mothers in England in the 17th century. On the fourth week of Lent before Easter, children presented their mothers with a kind of traditional gift. It was a baked cake decorated with twelve balls of marzipan. On this day, every mother felt at last a real woman: her husband was relieved of daily routine work in the kitchen. The tradition of baking a beautiful cake as a token of gratitude exists for the English even now.
Mother's Day is a worldwide holiday
To date, more than 50 countries celebrate Mother's Day, with 23 of them
Sometimes many do not know what day Mother's Day is celebrated in Ukraine. This holiday does not fall on any particular number. Since 1999, Mother's Day in Ukraine is officially appointed on the second Sunday of every May.
Maternity day is a rather young holiday, so we hardly notice it in the family circle. But in other countries, they are getting ready for this celebration in advance: they are trying in every way to make Mom's life on this memorable day a fairy tale. Home work is canceled, and the general warm attitude and attention of children and beloved husband leads women into indescribable delight. A variety of gifts, sweets, cake, romantic walks and candlelight dinner - and this is not the time limit for moms, for example, Canada and Germany.
Features of celebrating Mother's Day in Ukraine
Mother's Day in Ukraine is a spring holiday that unites all the inhabitants of the country. After all, I would like to express my gratitude to Mamma for the public, and this opportunity is provided to all comers in the main square of Kiev. Festive events, their excellent organization and conduction pleases not only the present, but also the future mothers. On stage, you can give your beloved mother a heartfelt song or beautiful poems. Bouquets of delicate flowers, cheerful music, festive fireworks and children's laughter are just a part of the festive atmosphere on Mother's Day in Ukraine.
What to give to my mother?
What kind of gift will mother like? You can buy something original in the store. But the best gift, of course, will be a small piece of art, simple, but made by own hands. This can be a postcard-homemade, a drawing, a figure made of clay, beads, etc. To do this, you need to fantasize a bit, connect creativity and patience, then everything will necessarily happen. And then mother will feel pride for her child and thank her blood for her dear heart gift.
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