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Mother's Day

Day set apart in the USA, UK, and many European countries for honouring mothers. It is thought to have originated in Grafton, West Virginia, USA, in 1908 when Anna Jarvis observed the anniversary of her mother's death.

In the USA, Australia, and Canada, Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday in May; in the UK it is known as Mothering Sunday and observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
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Her version of the holiday was often spoken of in the plural rather than the singular possessive--as Mothers' Day versus Mother's Day--because the commemoration originally was intended to be "a vehicle for organized social and political action by all mothers, not for celebrating the private services of one's own particular mother" (Coontz, 1992, p.
"A kiss for mother, a hug for dad": the early 20th century Parents' ... by LaRossa, Ralph; Carboy, Jaimie Ann / Fathering
Then when I was pregnant last year Ozzy bought me a gift from the twins and I realised that I wouldn't ever feel down on Mothers' Day again.
Two years ago, we were just a couple... now we are soon to be a ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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