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Different countries celebrate Mother’s Day on different days, because this day comes from different backgrounds. According to some sources this day comes from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece.

The ancient Romans also had a holiday, called Matronalia, and during the time of this day mothers received presents. Besides the Mother’s Day, in many countries International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th.

The author of modern Mother’s Day holiday is known to be Anna Jarvis. In 1912 she trademarked phrases “second Sunday in May” and “Mother’s day”. She has also created the Mother’s Day International Association.

Anna Jarvis created this day to honor the mother, not mothers in general. Meaning, the day is dedicated for the mother of each person, and each person has to honor his own mother.

This day did not become known as national holiday immediately. Anna Jarvis first held a memorial for her late mother in 1907. It was a private ceremony. Later she ran campaigns to make this day popular.

Mother’s Day became popular in 1910 when clothing merchant John Wanamaker financed the campaigns. The holiday spread as a day for mother appreciation. It has become accepted as national holiday by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 14, 2009.

To this day, after almost 100 years, Mother’s Day is one of the best known and widely celebrated holidays. We honor our mothers during the time of this day and give them presents.

In the entire world people celebrate Mother’s Day, and even though the dates differ, it means the same thing. We remember our mothers and show them our love and how important they are to us.

As the time runs down, we can start thinking about what we will do during the time of this day, how we will show how much we care to our mothers, what gift we will give her.

Every year in May we dedicate one day of the year to our beloved person – our mom. We take the time to show our appreciation and our love. On this day when we pay all our attention to her, especially if we have forgotten to do that during the year.

It’s easy to forget our mother in the daily routine. We go fast to our jobs and back home and often we forget our most important people. It is a great tradition to remember them at least that once in a year and let her know that we love her.

It is not with our gifts that we show that but by sharing our memories and emotions, paying her a visit and spending all day with her. This day has a deep meaning for her and for us. That is the time to refresh our connection.

The presents given to her, is a symbol of our attention, but it must also show our feelings. The gift is merely a token, but it must have the intent. Some people choose not to give presents, for not to hide the meaning.

The perfect gift may be not the most expensive one but that which one puts their heart into it. A simple little card made out of old photos can be one that she will cherish for the rest of her life. Yet an expensive coffeemaker can be quickly forgotten.

If you want the best mother’s day idea, look into your heart. Think of your feelings, think of the things that symbolize them. An old little something, even just a picture can do that.

No matter how you choose to show your attention, remember the meaning of this day. It is to show your love, to remind your mom that you are there. And to remind yourself that she is there, and about your everlasting connection.