20 Fun Facts About Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is not only a time to honor mothers, but it's also rich in history and fascinating trivia. Check out our list of 20 interesting facts about Mother's Day. Mother's Day has a long history. While it may seem to be "just another Hallmark Holiday," it is one of those days when we should all take a moment to appreciate the unique woman or women in our lives that have stood by us through thick and thin. If you're a mom or know someone who is, keep reading to learn 20 fun facts about Mother's Day that you can use to impress and delight her – she'll think you're brilliant!
Historical Mother’s Day Facts
1) Spring festivals in Greek mythology were held in honor of Rhea, the maternal goddess. She was Cronus's wife and was said to be the mother of many gods.
2) In the year 250 B.C., the ancient Romans held a spring festival known as Hilaria. On the Ides of March, this was devoted to Cybele, a mother goddess. Her devotees will make temple offerings, parades, play sports, and even have masquerades. It went on for three days.
3) In the 1600s, Mothering Sunday was observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent in England. It all started with a prayer service dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Following that, the children would give their mothers flowers.
4) In 1870, Julia Ward, a female activist, journalist, and poet (she wrote the "Battle Hymn of the Republic") proposed a day of peace and strongly encouraged other women to oppose the war. She was able to persuade Boston to honor mothers on the second Sunday in June as a result of her appeal.
5) Anna Jarvis was a woman who may have been responsible for the custom of celebrating Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. Anna didn't have any children, but she wanted to honor her mother's wish for a special day for mothers. Anna lobbied relentlessly, and on May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution establishing Mother's Day as the second Sunday in May.
Mother’s Day Flowers
6) About a fifth of all flowers bought during the year are purchased on Mother's Day.
7) Carnations are a common flower for Mother's Day, and they are said to be made from the tears of Jesus' mother (Mary), who wept at His feet on the day He was crucified.
8) Mothers who are still living are given pink and red carnations, while those who have passed away are given white carnations.
9) Several studies and studies have shown that giving a bouquet of flowers has numerous health and psychological benefits.
Fun Mother’s Day Facts
10) The term "mother" starts with the letter M in the vast majority of the world's languages.
11) Cats were respected as sacred creatures by the ancient Egyptians, who regarded ‘Bast' as the mother of all cats on Earth.
12) On Mother's Day, about 122 million phone calls are made to mothers in the United States alone.
13) Mother's Day is estimated to be worth $14 billion dollars.
14) What are your plans for Mother's Day gifts for your mother? Cards, flowers, restaurant meals, jewelry, gift cards, clothes, spa vacations, books, CDs, housewares, and even gardening tools are all common gifts.
Strange But True Mother’s Day Facts
16) The youngest mother on record delivered a baby boy by C-section in Lima, Peru, in 1939. She was just five years old at the time, and the baby was raised as her sibling.
17) On the other hand, on April 9, 2003, the oldest woman to deliver a baby was registered. Satyabhama Mahapatra is a retired Indian schoolteacher who is 65 years old. After 50 years of marriage, she gave birth to a baby boy, her first child. Her 26-year-old niece, on the other hand, donated the eggs.
18) On November 19, 1997, Bobbie McCaughey gave birth to septuplets – four boys and three girls – before Octomom (Nadya Suleman). After 31 weeks, the babies were delivered by C-section.
19) Jayne Bleackley, a mother, has the shortest distance between two babies. On September 3, 1999, she gave birth to her son. And she gave birth to her daughter just 208 days later (on March 30, 2000).
20) Elizabeth Ann Buttle gives the word "second family" a whole new meaning. On May 19, 1956, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter. She gave birth to her son on November 20, 1997, when she was 60 years old, making the babies 41 years and 185 days apart.
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