How Mother's Day is celebrated in Orthodoxy, date and description

Among all-Russian holidays, Mother's Day is marked by a special spiritual atmosphere, warmth and tenderness addressed to the woman who gave birth to a new person. Mothers accept congratulations on this day with wishes of health and long life. Let's figure out where the holiday came from and what date it falls on in the current and subsequent years.

history of the holiday

Motherhood was elevated to a cult back in Ancient Greece. Worship of female nature and the ability to bear children are the essence of the rites and rituals of ancient times. Persephone, Rhea, Cybele - goddesses who personified the beginning of all life on earth. They were glorified, sacrifices were made to them, intercession and help were asked from them.

Having traced the history of the emergence of Mother's Day, which is celebrated in modern Russia, it is worth mentioning the significant event of December 1, 1915. On this day, for the first time in our state, a holiday dedicated to women who give life was celebrated. This event took place in Petrograd. The Scout Congress, on the initiative of the movement's leader, Ragnar Fernberg, decided to annually hold festive events glorifying the woman-mother. After 11 years, due to changes in the country and the dissolution of the organization, the holiday was no longer celebrated. The tradition was revived only in 1991. Many scout associations still celebrate a holiday on the first day of winter in memory of R. Fernberg.

The history of the formation of a significant day for women is inextricably linked with the name of Elmira Huseynova, who taught Russian language and literature in one of the Baku schools. At her suggestion, at the end of October 1988, a holiday was organized in honor of the mothers, at which warm words of gratitude and recognition were addressed to them. The initiative, which was written about by union publications, was taken up by many educational institutions in Azerbaijan, and then throughout the country.

The holiday became official in 1998. The proposal to revive the traditions of honoring women and mothers belongs to A. V. Aparina, a deputy of the State Duma. The Committee for Family Affairs supported the initiative, and by decree of President Boris Yeltsin. Mother's Day has received official status.

Mother's Day 2020 - holiday date, history, congratulations, poetry, prose, SMS

I want to congratulate my dear mother, who gave life, with all my heart. I don’t even know what to wish you, I know one thing - that I love you! Don't let your heart break into pieces. Peace, good luck, warmth, kindness, Lots of health, joy, happiness, Sun, smiles, love, beauty! Even if there is bad weather and slush outside, Don’t be sad, don’t cry, don’t be sad - Know that I will always be with you. Whatever happens, take care of yourself! You keep your tenderness and care. May spring live in your heart, so that you don’t know, dear, that you are in grief. Happy Mother's Day, I congratulate you! Don’t be sad when I’m not around, just call me and I’ll always come running. I’ll quietly whisper that I love you, mom! And, like a child, I will hug you. I will make only one wish - For you to live longer. For me, my dear mother, you are a source of light, a ray of sunshine, goodness! I will kiss your tender hands. Thank you for having me. There is no person closer to me, Mom, dear, I’m praying for you!

Let all the women who are called mothers smile today. And today may sons and daughters kiss mother’s cheeks tenderly! Let mothers' troubles pass by. You took care of your children at all costs, After all, you are now always responsible for them. Let your children be grateful! There is no one dearer and dearer, May the Lord always help you in everything! Let the tears not touch your eyes, And the children love you very much!

Happy Mother's Day! There is nothing stronger than a mother's love. There is nothing more important than a mother's heart. There is nothing more priceless than maternal warmth. May God always preserve the bright feeling that binds the souls of mother and child!

More congratulations in prose →

My mom, you are beautiful, I so want your eyes to always shine clearly, so that you shine like a star! Thank you for your efforts, For every moment and every hour, For all the advice, education, For many wise, kind phrases! To you, mommy, I wish you many, many years of health and happiness without end and edge, so that life gives bright light!

All the compliments in the world are for you today. Happy Mother's Day, my beloved! Live as long as possible, And always rejoice. Love to you, health for many years to come!

On Mother's Day, thank you for everything I say, for tenderness and care I thank you. You, mother, are dearer than everyone else, closer and kinder than everyone else, be happy, dear, and don’t be sick at all. I love you very much, I cherish you. For the fact that you exist, mom, I will say thank you.

Mom, dear, dear, dear, you are the only one I have. And on Mother’s Day I wish you long life, love, warmth in your soul. I hug and kiss you tightly. May you live in abundance and without troubles. I will never stop loving you, For me you are no more precious.

Mom is happiness, mom is warmth, Mom is tenderness, affection, mom is kindness! Mom is a ray of light, Mom is the light of the eyes, Mom is a fairy tale of affectionate speeches! Honor your mother, because she is alone, we all need a mother in this life. Without my dear mother, the white light is not sweet, Mom is a miracle, mom is the world!

It is very difficult to be a mother, to understand everyone and forgive everything, the whole house rests on her, after all, no one is more important! We wish every mother to always be calm, to have strength and patience, to never get sick, to be valued by children, to be loved endlessly, there is nothing stronger than the connection between mothers and their children!

Happy holiday, mommy, my mom! You know how much I love you, How worried I am when you are sad. You are the best, just listen. I am proud of you and always admire you, I enjoy your kind smile. Be happy, you deserve it. I wish you only the best in the world! And I wish you a sweet and eternal life, Love, endless beauty for you. Mommy, I say thank you for the life that you once gave to me.

I want to congratulate my dearest person, hug and say “thank you”. For you, mommy, I am ready to hold a lit candle in my hands for at least half a century. Dear, always be healthy and successful, and I will do everything you command. Always live calmly and slowly, Open your soul to me if you are sad. For Mother’s Day, I present you with a bouquet, Dear Mom, I love you, I miss you, I learn to live from you and respect you.

Traditions

The main goal of official events is to support and strengthen the prestige of a woman-mother and emphasize the importance of family values. Often, the date of the All-Russian holiday is marked with the presentation of state awards to mothers of many children, prizes and certificates for raising worthy young people.

Cultural institutions, schools and kindergartens host concerts, performances and matinees, at which words of gratitude are heard to mothers for their love, care and everyday work.

But home celebrations are marked with special warmth, when the whole family gathers around the table. The best gift to your beloved mother will be words of gratitude for the gift of life.

What church holiday is today?

The church honors the memory of the Apostle Thaddeus of 70 and the martyr Vassa Alonskaya / photo REUTERS

On September 3, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the apostle Thaddeus of 70 and the martyr Vassa of Alonskaya. Other names of the holiday: “Thaddeev’s Day”, “Thaddeus”, “Flax”, “Vasilisa”. Anyone who is going on the road on September 3 must take a dried flax stalk with him - then the journey will be successful.

Symbol of Mother's Day in Russia

Forget-me-not - a modest sky-blue flower is a symbol of the Russian day of honoring women and mothers.

Folk memory preserves many legends about this plant. According to one of the legends, when the beautiful Flora came up with names for all the flowers that grew in the endless fields of Rus', she simply forgot about the inconspicuous blue flower. Noticing her mistake later, the goddess decided not only to give the “blue star” a name, but also to endow it with magical powers. Since then, it has been believed that the forget-me-not is capable of returning memory to those who, due to some circumstances, forget about loved ones.

What date is Mother's Day in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Despite the fact that Mother's Day is celebrated on different dates all over the world, the traditions and customs of the holiday are the same in all countries.
Concerts and celebrations are held in honor of mothers, and all possible promotions and events are held. In the family circle they organize a gala lunch or dinner and be sure to congratulate the mother on this day and tell her the warmest and most cherished words of gratitude. If you can’t visit your mother, be sure to call her and tell her about your feelings over the phone. Did you like the article? Was she helpful?

Mother's Day in different countries

It is difficult to name a country where they do not pay tribute to the woman who gives life. And although there is no single date for Mother’s Day among different nationalities, in fact it can rightfully be considered international.

• Most holidays dedicated to mothers fall in May. In the last month of spring, warm words of gratitude for kindness and care are spoken to residents of the USA and Cyprus, Japan and Denmark, Ukraine and Germany, the Philippines and Greece, Estonia and Malta.
• In March, mothers and grandmothers are celebrated in the UK, Egypt and Georgia.
• In autumn, festive events are held in Kazakhstan and Belarus.
• Mothers' Day in Serbia is usually celebrated in December.

Often the celebration of the international day dedicated to women and mothers is influenced by cultural traditions that have developed over the years and the realities of today.

• For example, in America, the carnation is considered the symbol of Mother's Day. It is customary to pin a white flower on clothing in memory of the deceased, and a red one as a sign of a living mother. The modern tradition of giving mothers a ring, the number of precious stones of which corresponds to the number of children born to the woman, is finding more and more fans.
• In Finland, mothers of many children and women raising children without parental care are awarded the Order of the White Rose.
• In Germany, it is customary to spend the holiday in a close family circle, bringing a dozen scarlet roses as a gift to your mother. A single white rose is considered a sign of memory of a mother who is no longer alive.
• In Cuba, a holiday is not complete without cheerful songs and fiery dances. And, despite the development of the Internet, many residents, according to a long-standing tradition, send postcards with good wishes by mail or personally hand them to their beloved mothers.

Traditions and customs of Mother's Day

In some countries there are certain traditions associated with this holiday.

• In the USA and Australia, on this day, a carnation flower is attached to clothing. A red plant means that a person’s mother is alive, and white flowers honor the memory of deceased parents.
• In Ukraine, the celebration of Mother's Day is practically no different from March 8th. On this day, it is customary to congratulate and thank your mothers, give them gifts, and gather as a family.
• Estonians hang flags on the streets of their cities to welcome this Mother's Day.
• Finns bring flowers to the monument to the Mother-Worker. Interestingly, this monument was erected in 1996 in Helsinki, also on Mother’s Day.

On this day, it is customary to visit the parental home, give symbolic gifts to mothers, and thank them for their upbringing and care. Family dinners are very popular, where several generations gather at one table, and children and men prepare surprises. According to tradition, on this day sons and daughters must reconcile with their mothers, overcome all misunderstandings, and forgive each other, even if the relationship is not very good.

Interesting Facts

• The youngest mother is Lina Medina, who lives in Peru. At the age of five and a half, she gave birth to a son. This happened in 1939.
• Rayo Devi Lohan, a resident of India, is the oldest mother. Having crossed the seventy-year mark, she gave birth to a daughter.
• Bobbi McCaughey (Iowa) was the first to give birth to seven babies who survived difficult births.
• The name of Fyodor Vasiliev entered Russian history thanks to his wife, who, as a result of 27 births, gave birth to 69 children.
• Miriam Nabatanzi, living in Uganda, had 36 children by the age of forty-four. Due to the innate characteristics of the body, she could break all records for the number of children born. If it weren’t for the surgical operation carried out at Miriam’s insistent request.

Mother's Day is a truly international holiday, the importance of which cannot be overestimated.
Everyone living, regardless of skin color, faith or nationality, is involved in it. And it doesn’t matter how old the child is—one year old or forty years old. All his life he will remember the one who bore and raised him, paying tribute to his mother’s work. Russian holidays