Mother's Day has changed over the years
Our celebration of Mother' s Day originates fro an American festival occurring on the second May. It began in 1914, when a lady from Phi whose mother had recently died, looked for a way in wnicn all mothers eould be honoured. Her idea of thanking mothers for their love and care - and just for being a mother - was taken up by the
merchants throughout America who saw the day of thanksgiving to mothers as a commercial opportunity. This led to the custom of visiting mothers, usually with a gift, on that day. Mother's Day has its origins long before the American idea of honouring mothers with presents. Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival held on the fourth Sunday in Lent, which is either in late March or early April, depending on when Easter is held. Turn to Page 8
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 585, 9 May 1995, Page 7
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146Mother's Day has changed over the years Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 585, 9 May 1995, Page 7
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