The observance of Mother's Day
has not turned even a century old.
Yet, the nature of the holiday makes it seem
as if it had its roots in prehistoric times.

Historians, holiday enthusiasts, and students of folklore
have claimed to find the antique pagan root.
Again many others relate the traditions
as a direct influence of the "Mothering Sunday",
observed by the early Christian churches.

But viewed in the very secular nature of
our Mother's Day observance,
it can be said that Mother's Day
is indeed unique in all sense, and spirit.
A very endearing day for all of us.
To let our mothers know how special they are!

And, to know
about the way the idea took roots in the United States;
how it came to be observed for the first time;
how the undaunted spirit and unbounded love,
for her mother, led to fulfill the dreams
of Anna Jarvis, the mother of Mother's Day;
and how the carnations became an emblem of mother-love...

Also know, why the once observed Mothering Sunday
is believed to be an immediate forerunner of
the present Mother's Day observance.Historians claim that the holiday of Mother's Day emerged from the ancient festivals dedicated to mother goddess.

In the ancient Greek empire, Rhea, the wife of Cronus, and mother of Gods and Goddesses, was worshipped.

In Rome too, Cybele, a mother Goddesses, was worshipped, as early as 250 BC. It was known as Hilaria, and it lasted for three days, called the Ides of March, that is from March 15 to March 18.

However, neither of them meant for the honoring of our immediate mothers, as is done in our Mother's Day.

Rather more closely aligned to our Mother's Day, is the "Mothering Sunday".England observed "Mothering Sunday", or the "Mid-Lent-Sunday, on the fourth Sunday in Lent.

In the United States, Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) is credited with bringing in the celebration of Mother's day.

And, to know about the way the idea took roots in the United States; how it came to be observed for the first time; and how the undaunted spirit and unbounded love for her mother led to fulfill the dreams of Anna Jarvis, the mother of Mother's Day...