The origin of mother's day

The tradition of Mother's Day originated in ancient Greece. On this day, the ancient Greeks paid tribute to the mother of Greek gods. When they arrived in ancient Rome, these activities became even larger, and the celebrations often lasted for three days. Later, in the middle of17th century, festivals spread to Britain. On this day, young people who go out will go home and give their mothers some small gifts.

China people express their deep affection in their own unique way. On Mother's Day, people will give their mothers flowers, cakes, homemade meals and other gifts. Children in China who have been filial to their parents since childhood will try to cook, wash their faces, make up, play music and draw pictures for their mothers.

On the eve of Mother's Day, the Swedish Red Cross held a charity sale of plastic mother flowers, and the proceeds from the charity sale will be used as a holiday fund to sponsor mothers with many children.

In India, mothers wear colorful saris and exquisite jewelry to entertain themselves in public places to show their feminine demeanor as mothers.

In Central Africa, mothers dressed in costumes and holding their children held a grand parade in the capital Bangui. State leaders and government officials should also take part in their festival activities to make the festival more grand and warm.