Mother’s Day 2023 in India: Date, History, How to Celebrate, Quiz

Mother’s Day 2023: Date, History, Celebration and Significance, Quiz

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International days are marked to educate the public on issues of concern, to address global problems and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. Each international day provides the community an opportunity to organize activities related to the theme and to create public awareness on the same. Organizations, governments, public and private sectors, schools, universities and citizens make international day a springboard for awareness raising actions. In this article let us check on the observation of Mother’s Day in India, date, history, celebration and Significance. Mother’s day in India is celebrated on the second Sunday of the month of May. This year 2023 mother’s day in India is celebrated on May 14, Sunday.

Mother’s Day 2023 in India-Second Sunday of May – 14 May 2023

In this article readers can get a glimpse on

History of Mother’s day
Mother’s day celebrations and activities
Famous mothers in history and across the world
Mother’s Day Quiz

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History of Mother’s Day

Writer Julia Ward Howe is credited with first thinking of the idea of Mother’s Day in 1872.
However, an activist in West Virgina, Anna Jarvis came up with the model of Mother’s Day that is celebrated today.
The first Mother’s Day in the U.S. was a church service held on May 10, 1908 at Anna’s request to honor her mother. Congress officially declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day- May 8, 1914.
Mother’s Day can be traced to ancient times when spring festivals included tributes to goddesses. Therefore, some people treat Mother’s Day as ‘pagan’ tradition. However, almost all countries have some sort of Mother’s Day Celebrations. While many countries celebrate on the same day as the United States, each country follows their own traditions.
Different countries celebrate mother’s day on different dates.
In India it is observed on the second Sunday of May every year, in honour of motherhood and to pay tribute to mothers all around the world.
The countries that celebrate mother’s day on the second Sunday in May are USA, Canada, most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, the Philippines and South Africa.
UK and Ireland, which celebrate Mother’s Day on the fourth Sunday in Lent.
Most Arab countries celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21st (vernal equinox).
Most East European countries celebrate Mother’s Day on March 8th

Mother’s Day Celebrations and Activities 2023

Mother’s Day is observed on numerous days around the world, with presents being given to mothers and mother figures. It’s more about sending cards, flowers, and jewelry, as well as going to meals and giving vacations as gifts. Although giving our mothers gifts as a token of appreciation for their unquestionably selfless love is admirable, some critics believe that this has resulted in the commercialization of the day, with the true meaning of the occasion becoming suppressed and lost. It’s more important to convey our gratitude than to give tangible things on Mother’s Day.

It is critical for the advancement and sustainability of human society that we honor our moms by carrying out our obligations to them in truth rather than creating a facade. Mothers give birth and raise their children out of pure love and affection, and they are entitled to the same from their children as they mature into responsible adults. Women who are mothers or mother figures like receiving cards, flowers, chocolates, and other gifts, but they would be even happy if they were also loved, cared for, and recognized for their unselfish efforts.

If we observe the concept of Mother’s Day in depth, we will discover, as many others have, that every day should be a Mother’s Day. They are unwavering in their commitment to assuring and working for the well-being of their children, day in and day out, without fail and without interruption. As a result, we as children must be more attentive to this truth and appreciative for it at all times, thanking them for the sacrifices they have made for us.

Organizing mother’s day card making competition for students
Organize best memories with mother essay competition for students
Organize poem telling or elocution competition with topic my mother for students
Arrange an activity for mothers at school- cooking without fire with mother
Take sessions on importance of respecting mothers
Spend a day together with mother
Give her a day off
Send her a video of family photos with her in happy and smiling
If away from her now, organize a virtual party online
Communicate with her, talk to her, value her and appreciate her

Traditional Gifts for mother’s day

Flowers
Cards
Flowering shrub
Jewelry
Home décor item
A letter expressing gratitude

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Famous Mothers in History and Across the World

Marie Curie-known as the “Mother of Modern Physics,” was twice a Nobel Prize winner (in different fields). Her daughter Irene also was awarded a Nobel Prize, sharing it with her mother.
Olympias-mother of Alexander the Great, was also known as an ambitious and violent ruler.
Mother Teresa-won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work as part of an order of nuns serving in Calcutta.
Abigail Adams-was married to one US president and was also the mother of a president. She managed the family’s business when her husband was overseas.
Michelle Obama-mother of two girls, first African-American First Lady
Indira Gandhi-mother, first woman Prime Minister of India
Margaret Thatcher-mother, first woman Prime Minister of Britain

Mothers Day 2023 Significance

Mother’s Day is a worldwide celebration honoring moms and expressing respect, honor, and love for them.
Mother’s Day is a time to honor mothers’ work, maternal relationships, and the importance of moms in our society. Many people will never be able to express their gratitude to their mothers in a single day. The event provides an opportunity for everyone to do something special for the mothers in our lives. Motherhood is celebrated on this day, making it a significant celebration.

Mothers Day 2023 Quiz

1. What Beatles song was inspired by Paul’s mum Mary?

a)Blackbird

b)The Long and Winding Road

c)Let It Be

d)In My Life

Ans: C)

2. Who was the guitarist and leader of the 60’s group “The Mothers of Invention”?
Ans : Frank Zappa

3. Which 1930’s radio star had the catchphrase “Can you hear me, mother”?
Ans: Sandy Powell.

4. Who was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I?
Ans: Anne Boleyn.

5. Who played the music hall character Old Mother Riley?
Ans: Arthur Lucan

6. Which alcoholic spirit is known as mother’s ruin?

a) Brandy

b) Whisky

c) Rum

d) Gin

Ans: d)

7. In which Indian city did Mother Theresa found her missionary?
a) Calcutta.

b) Mumbai

c) Bangalore

d) Chennai

Ans : a)

8. Which actress played the mother in the 1970 British drama film The Railway Children?

Ans: Dinah Sheridan

9. Which American state is nicknamed ‘Mother of Presidents’ because eight U.S. presidents were born there, including four of the first five presidents?

Ans: Virginia

10. Which artist created the work Mother and Child Divided?

Ans: Damien Hirst

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Mothers Day Quotes 2023

“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln

“I believe in the strength and intelligence and sensitivity of women. My mother, my sisters [they] are strong. My mum is a strong woman and I love her for it.” —Tom Hiddleston

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” —Abraham Lincoln

“Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.” —George Eliot

“The best place to cry is on a mother’s arms.” —Jodi Picoult

“A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.” —Dorothy Canfield Fisher

“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Mitch Albom

“Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes.” —P.J. O’Rourke

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” —Milton Berle

“Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” —Harriet Beecher Stowe

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” —Maya Angelou

“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.” —Victor Hugo

“Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother’s love is not.” —James Joyce

“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” —Oprah Winfrey

“It’s not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” —Dorothy on The Golden Girls

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