Mother’s Day 2019: A single day is never going to be enough to thank your mother for the love and commitment, but it is essential to acknowledge the same. (Designed by Gargi Singh) Mother’s Day 2019: A single day is never going to be enough to thank your mother for the love and commitment, but it is essential to acknowledge the same. (Designed by Gargi Singh) Happy Mother’s Day 2019 Date: Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of every May to honour motherhood and pay homage to mothers who have and continue to inspire us all. It is believed that the bond between a mother and her child is the strongest, and Mother’s Day appreciates the same. The contribution of a mother in the lives of her children is immense and though a single day is never going to be enough to thank her for the love and commitment, it is essential to acknowledge the same and make them feel special. On this occasion, a number of schools hold programmes involving students and their mothers. This year, the occasion falls on May 12. Happy Mother’s Day 2019: Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, SMS, Messages, Photos, Pics, and Greetings Card History Back in 1908, a lady named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia (where the International Mother’s Day Shrine is held) after her mother passed away in 1905. She earlier had started a campaign to recognise Mother’s Day as a holiday in the United States. The request to make the day a holiday was denied initially but owing to the efforts of Jarvis, who was a peace activist and worked on public health issues, by 1911, all US states started observing the holiday. American statesman and lawyer Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in the month of May as a national holiday to honour mothers in 1941. Mother’s Day 2019 Date: When is mother’s day in India 2019? While UK celebrates it on the fourth Sunday of March in memory of Mother Church on Christian Mothering Sunday, there are also other nations that have associated the day with motherhood. In Greece, the day honours motherhood with the Eastern Orthodox celebration of the presentation of Jesus Christ to the temple. According to the Julian calendar, the occasion is marked on February 2. In most Arab countries, the day is celebrated on March 21, which is the Spring equinox. Some Catholic countries observe it on the Virgin Mary Day. However, in most ex-communist countries instead of Mother’s Day, International Women’s Day is commemorated.<doc-sep>This year, Mother's Day is being celebrated on Sunday, 12 May. 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. This year, Mother's Day is being celebrated on Sunday, 12 May. 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. In India, it is marked by motherhood-centric discounts and offers from retailers and brands have become increasingly conscious about Mother's Day. The United Kingdom, meanwhile, celebrates it on the fourth Sunday of March, in memory of Mother Church on Christian Mothering Sunday, reports said. In Greece, the day is observed in honour of Jesus Christ being presented to the temple according to the Eastern Orthodox traditions. Arab countries observe Mother's Day on 21 March, which is the spring equinox. However, in ex-Communist countries, people celebrated only International Women's Day instead of Mother's Day. History of Mother's Day Writer Julia Ward Howe is credited with first thinking of the idea of Mother's Day in 1872. "Howe was a pacifist and saw the holiday as a chance to unite women and rally for peace. For several years, she held an annual Mother's Day meeting in Boston," CNN reported. However, an activist in West Virgina, Anna Jarvis came up with the model of Mother's Day that is celebrated today. In 1908, she campaigned for a national holiday in honour of her mother, who was a community health advocate. Her mother had made several efforts that addressed child rearing and public health issues at a community level, which is what Jarvis wanted to commemorate through the Mother's Day celebration. Even though the request was denied initially, by 1911, the whole United States started observing the holiday. "Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in the month of May as a national holiday to honour mothers in 1941," The Indian Express reported. Reportedly, Jarvis became "disillusioned" by the commercialisation of the occasion, and "regretted starting it", reports said.<doc-sep>New moms need to know pamper themselves on this day. (Source: Getty Images) New moms need to know pamper themselves on this day. (Source: Getty Images) Mother’s Day 2019: If you’re a new mom, self-indulgence is hard to come by, with your newborn requiring constant care. Chances are you’re desperately craving sleep and a chance to perhaps go out with your partner or girlfriends. Make your first Mother’s Day a special occasion by doing these six things. 1. Take the day off Get out of those pajamas and allow your partner or friends to book you a nice dinner where you can indulge in your favourite dishes and let yourself feel special. You can ask a family member to take over baby duties. 2. Click pictures Get yourself a Polaroid camera or go ahead and book a photoshoot if you like, where you can pose with the baby and your partner. Dress up, pick out matching clothes for the baby and get a family shoot to remember. Also Read| Mother’s Day 2019: This Grammy nominated Indian singer’s latest album is inspired by her son 3. Buy yourself something nice How about some jewellery to mark your first Mother’s Day? You could engrave the special date with a message on the pendant, as a keepsake. You can also buy matching silver cutlery for the baby and you, inscribed with a loving message. Also Read| 7 great gifts that a new mother is sure to love 4. Take a nap A well-deserved nap is on top of any new mom’s list of priorities. Get out those scented candles, draw the curtains and drift into blissful sleep, while your partner looks after the baby. 5. Weekend getaway Didn’t have time for a babymoon? There’s no reason you can’t plan a vacation now, with or without the baby. Get away for some quality family time for a staycation at a city resort or elsewhere for an extended holiday. 6. Write a letter to your baby Your first Mother’s Day is special, so how about writing a note for your baby to reads when he or she grows up? It’ll be fun to read together years later.<doc-sep>Mother's Day is celebrated to honour the influence of mothers in our lives. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. This year Mother's Day falls on May 12. It is celebrated to honour motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in our lives. Due to their words, support and unconditional love, they have a profound influence on their children. On the occasion of Mother's Day, many of us would have already bought gifts, greeting cards, ordered cakes, flowers or would have chalked out a special plan to take our mothers out to express our love and affection to them. Most of us follow the same pattern every year to tell our mothers how special she is to each one of us. History Of Mother's Day Anna Jarvis was the founder of Mother's Day. She had organized it to honour her own mother. Following the untiring efforts by Anna Marie Jarvis, the 28th President of the United States, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, on May 9, 1914 signed a proclamation. The United States, then declared the second Sunday of May a national holiday "as a public expression of love and reverence to the mothers". Anna Jarvis later felt that the concept of Mother's Day was being exploited by businesses for their own profits and she led another movement against this. How Was The First Mother's Day Observed? Anna Jarvis, on May 10, 1908, held a public service at Andrews Methodist Church, where her mother taught Sunday School for 25 years. She sent a donation of 500 white carnations for all those who attended and that is how the first official Mother's Day was observed.<doc-sep>
Mother’s Day 2019: This year it will be celebrated on May 12. (Source: File Photo) Mother’s Day 2019: This year it will be celebrated on May 12. (Source: File Photo) Mother’s Day 2019 Date: Mothers are important…they are indispensable. They give us unconditional love and always have our back. Although the contribution of mothers in our lives cannot be paid back by celebrating just for a day, yet it is essential to acknowledge the same and make them feel special. Hence, respecting this precious bond and a mother’s love and support, the second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother’s Day. This year it will be observed on May 12. How did it start? The day was first celebrated in 1908, when a lady named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia (where the International Mother’s Day Shrine is held) after she passed away in 1905. She had earlier initiated a campaign to recognise Mother’s Day as a holiday in the United States. Happy Mother’s Day 2019: Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, SMS, Messages, Photos, Pics, and Greetings Card Even though the request to observe the day as a holiday was denied initially, Jarvis’ continued efforts ensured that all states in the US followed it by 1911. Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation in 1941 and allotted the second Sunday in the month of May as a national holiday to honour mothers. Many nations, however, celebrate the day differently, often attaching it with traditions. UK celebrates it on the fourth Sunday of March in memory of Mother Church on Christian Mothering Sunday. In Greece, motherhood is honoured by associating it with the Eastern Orthodox celebration of the presentation of Jesus Christ to the temple on February 2, according to the Julian calendar. Mother’s Day 2019: History, Importance and why we celebrate mother’s day In India, several stores, cafe’s and restaurants offer special discounts for mother’s on this day. However, no offer or discount can ever match up to their selfless love.