E.E. Profa. Emilia de Paiva Meira: Mother's Day

Part 1

Mother's Day, which takes place every year on the second Sunday of May in many countries around the world, is a day when children honor their mothers by giving them cards and gifts and having a family gathering. It is said to be originated hundreds of years ago when the Greeks celebrated an annual festival dedicated to Rhea, the mother of all Greek gods, and the Romans celebrated a spring festival called Hillaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess.

Cybele, identified with Rhea₁. 1617: Roman statue from ca. 100 AD. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen.

A more modern version of Mother's Day with families bringing flowers and gifts to their moms dates back to the 1600s in England. Here a Mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor motherhood. More information about the ancient roots and modern history of Mother's Day is available at the History Channel.

In the United States, Mother's Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe, the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Later on Anna Jarvis devoted her entire life to have Mother’s Day declared as a national holiday to fulfill her mother’s dream of creation a celebration of mothers. The first official Mother’s Day celebration was held on May 10^th, 1908. Later on Anna Jarvis became completely disappointed with Mother's Day commercialization and spend the rest of her life trying to end Mother's Day.

In Brazil, Mother’s Day was introduced by the YMCA of Porto Alegre in May 1918. The date started to be celebrated on the second Sunday of May, according to a decree signed in 1932 by President Getúlio Vargas. In 1949, several shops’ owners released an advertisement campaign to encourage the purchase of gifts to mothers and the gift-giving habit on Mother's Day has become a big business.

Check out Larry Ferlazzo's Mother's Day Websites for learning more about Mother's Day.

Part 2

Complete the table.

Activity 1: Mother’s Day is celebrated in Brazil and in many other countries on the second Sunday of May. Check out Mother's Day Central, Mother's Day Around the World and Mother's Day Traditions Around the World to see a list of countries that recognize Mother’s Day. After that, choose five countries to know more about how this festival.

Activity 2: Check out Mother's Day History, Heads Up English, History of Mother’s Day and How Mother’s Day Works to know about the History of Mother’s Day. Then, in groups of eight students make your own video no longer than five minutes about the history of Mother's Day. Uploaded it at YouTube and then at your blog.

Activity 3: Find a "comments" link at the end of this post and leave a quote about mothers. Check out 50 Inspirational Quotes, Mother quotes, Mother Loves Quotes and Loving Quotes about Mothers to find your quote.

Here's an example:

Activity 4: Make your own Mother's Day card. Are you looking for inspiration? If so, watch the videos below:

Happy Mother's Day Card - Stamp With Lyn

The Cutting Cafe Happy Mothers Day flower pot shaped card

Mother's Day Card tutorial with Jenn

Simple Card Monday Mother's Day card using

Craft~Inexpensive Cute Mothers Day Cards!!

Simply Beautiful Card 3 - Mother's Day or General Quote

Origami Mother's Day Card

Handmade Mother's Day Card

Crafts for kids: Mother's Day Card Crafts for Kids

Activity 5: Now it’s time to write a beautiful message to your mom. Are you looking for inspiration? if so, check out Blue Mountain, 123 Greetings and Care 2.

Activity 6: Choose a free Mother's Day digital card, personalize it and send it to your mom. To see the e-cards I personized to my mom click on the links below.

http://www.punchbowl.com/ecards/receive/e837a59cc7d116000f7c

http://www.123greetings.com/send/view/05409112707832451156

Now it's your turn. Check out Punchbowl, Rattlebox ecard, Hallmark Ecards, Blue Mountain, and 123 Greetings and choose a free ecard to your mom, personalize it and sent it to her.

Activity 7: Make an invitation to our Annual Mother's Day Celebration. Fill out the card below with the required information.

Here's an example:

Now start making your invitation for our Annual Mother's Day Celebration. Check out Invitation - Mother's Day Garden Brunch and Scallop Lace Front Card Technique to get inspired. Take a look at the digital invitation I wrote. Then write your invitation to our Annual Mother's Day Celebration.