The holiday has roots in America, but it's celebrated around the world
As early as the 16th century, the U.K. observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent a day called Mothering Sunday, when families came together to attend church. In the early 20th century, Mothering Sunday—which had evolved into a tradition of spending family time at home—was fused with the Hallmark-card-giving American holiday, but it has retained its traditional name and date .Mexico takes very Mother’s Day very seriously.
“Awaken, my dear, awaken/ and see that the day has dawned/ now the little birds are singing/ and the moon has set.”Mother’s Day is a rather new phenomenon in India, but the imported holiday is making up for lost time. On the second Sunday of May , mothers are showered with flowers, cards and gifts.with the birthday of Empress Koujun, whose tenure spanned most of the 20th century.
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