Mothers are a child’s inspiration, their
personal adviser, and most importantly world’s best friend one could get. Their
pure, unconditional love and sacrifice for their child overpowers all other
joys and riches. Mother’s day, thus, is celebrated worldwide to thank and honor
such noble hearts. It’s a day when a child gets full freedom to express their
own love and gratitude towards their mother. This day gives the society a
chance to pamper these divine souls, who have never failed in pampering others.
Children and young adults, take up the opportunity to make their mother feel
special and loved.
This culture of celebrating motherhood and the maternal
bonds initially started off in US and was gradually adopted by various other
countries. For different countries, this ‘occasion’ has their own different
meanings and beliefs. The day is celebrated on varying dates (mostly in March
or May) in the different parts of the world. While, in some countries, it is
legally offensive not to mark this day, there are many other countries where
Mother’s day is a little-known festival, mainly covered by the media. Mother’s
day, in many few countries are an extension of religious beliefs and festivals.
The celebration takes place in quite distinct ways of the various societies. In
the Hindu culture, the day is celebrated through pilgrimages, and in the Roman
Catholic culture, the holiday is associated with Mary Virgin. In the western
culture, the day was recognized by gifting all mothers with incarnations during
the early era. Later, this ‘ritual’ was modified, and now, the children not
only gift their mothers with flowers but also with handmade cards, presents and
various little surprises. In many cultures, Mother’s day form a part of an
event in schools and educational institutions. In such events, all the students
perform, especially for their mother, different arts and talents. For mothers,
its like a day off from their daily monotonous routine and a day for enticement
and refreshment. The day, celebrated however, brings the family closer, making
the maternal bonds stronger.
The benefits of this day are not only that of
rejuvenation but, it also provides all mothers with the much deserved dignity
and respect. Mother’s day is essentially a way to salute the unending efforts
of a mother.
