Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated in the world most commonly on the 2nd Sunday in May.

This celebration is very old, dating back to the ancient Greeks, who worshipped Cybele (mother of the Gods). In the United States it was nationally recognized as a holiday in 1914. People gave flowers, (especially white carnations) and they prepared special cakes as a gift for their mothers.
Today Mother’s Day is celebrated with flowers, gifts and cards to mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone who takes care of you like mother.

Source: Myers, Robert J. Celebrations: the complete book of American holidays. Doubleday & Company, Inc. New York, 1972.

Schaun, George; Schaun Virginia. American holidays and special days. Maryland Historical Press, Maryland, 1986