
One school of thought claims this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece, which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of Greek gods. This festival was held around the Vernal Equinox around Asia Minor and eventually in Rome itself from the Ides of March (15th March) to 18th March.
The ancient Romans also had another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day.
In addition to Mother's Day, Internationl Women's day is celebrated in many countries, most often on March 8.
Whatever the case...we just want to wish all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day!!!
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