Historical facts about Mother's Day:
• According to Greek mythology, spring holidays were held in honor of the mother of the goddess - Rhea. She was the wife of Kronos and the mother of many deities.
• In 250 BC. The ancient Romans celebrated a spring festival called Hilaria. It is dedicated to the mother goddess named Sybil. Her followers made offerings at the temple, held parades, games, and masquerades. The celebration lasted for three days.
• In 15th-century England, Mother's Sunday was celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It began with a church service in honor of the Virgin Mary, and after that, the children congratulated their mothers with a bunch of flowers.
• Anna Jarvis is the woman who defined the traditional understanding of Mother's Day and the celebration on the second Sunday in May. Anna had no children, but in memory of her mother, and what every mother does for a child, she put forward a proposal for this holiday. Anna tirelessly campaigned and on May 8, 1914, American President Wilson signed a joint agreement that designated the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day.
• Fun facts:

• In the vast majority of the world's languages, the word "mother" begins with the letter M.
• In the United States alone, 122 million phone calls are made to mothers to wish them a Happy Mother's Day.
• What gifts are common on Mother's Day? Highlights of the day: cards and flowers, going to a restaurant, jewelry, clothing, gift cards and spa trips, books, CDs, home comfort items and even gardening tools.
• How Mother's Day is celebrated around the world:

• In Australia, children bathe their mothers in flowers and gifts. In addition, children pay tribute in honor of grandmothers and other women who are important to them. On this day in Australia, mothers are pampered heartily by preparing breakfast in bed, presenting gifts and cakes.
• In Italy, a traditional gift is sweets.
• Children in Finland even raise a special flag in honor of Mother's Day, and dads do their best in the kitchen.
• In Spain, this day is celebrated on December 8th. Churches hold ritual services in honor of the Virgin Mary.
• Mother's Day in Austria is reminiscent of the 8th of March in Ukraine - children prepare performances for mothers, matinees are held in schools.
It doesn't matter what part of the world you live in, or what culture you belong to, the attention given to your mom on Mother's Day is the biggest gift you will give her. Take time on this day to let your mom know that you love, respect and appreciate her.