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Happy Mother's
Day
This page is a tribute to mothers everywhere,
including my own whose name is Rose. She's in her 80s and enjoys playing games on the computer, especially after she had decided to sign up with AOL and has the desire to learn
more--gotta give a lady like that a lot of credit.
Also, I'd like to dedicate my page to my late Grandmother Mary, who was one
terrific lady. She was always supportive in everything that I wanted to do and
up until age 83 worked at 3 jobs. She had more energy than anyone else I have
come to know and she is fondly remembered. And although I doubt seriously that I will continue to work even 1 job until I'm 83, she has been an inspiration to me.
I've put this page together on very short notice and as you will see there is
"room" to embellish (or maybe not) in the future. In any event, I do hope you
enjoy what is here.
Again, have a very happy Mother's Day.
The History of Mother's Day
It is believed that the origin of Mother's Day was the ancient Grecian spring
festival dedicated to mother goddesses. The festival honored Rhea, wife of
Cronus and mother of all gods and goddesses. Similar festivals were held in Rome
and were dedicated to the worship of Cybele, another mother of goddesses.
Today's modern day celebration actually stems from England's "Mothering
Sunday" which was also called "Mid-Lent Sunday" as it was observed on the 4th
Sunday of Lent. Young men and women who were apprentices or servants returned
home on that day bearing gifts or a "mothering cake".
 In the U.S., a minister's
daughter, Anne M. Jarvis, is credited with originating Mother's Day. Never
having married she was very attached to her mother. Two years after her mother's
death and believing that children didn't appreciate their mother when alive, she
began a letter-writing campaign to gain the support of ministers, businessmen
and congressmen to declare a national Mother's Day holiday.
In May 1913, Congress passed a resolution designating the second Sunday in
May as Mother's Day. President Woodrow Wilson issued the proclamation making
Mother's Day and official national holiday.
A Bit of
Trivia
 Think you know all there is
to know about Mother's Day? Take this quiz and find out.
 Famous Star Moms Trivia
How to Pamper Mom on Mother's Day
Planning to entertain Mom at home rather than take her out? Here are some
tips on planning a very special treat, whether it be brunch or dinner.
Home Arts - A
Mother's Day Treat
Send Mom an Electronic Greeting or Virtual Flowers
If Mom likes being on line,
you may want to surprise her with another kind of treat. Send her an electronic
greeting card or some virtual flowers. It's easy. The sites below have a wide
selection of items from which to choose.
Blue Mountain Arts'
Electronic Greeting Cards
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Greetings
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