The Mother's Day

Mother's Day or Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated in honor mothers around the world, at different times of the year depending on the country

Origin

His contemporary origin would be referred to Mother's Friendship Day and Mother's Day meetings Meetings organized in 1865 or 1868 by Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis, where mothers gathered to exchange views on various topical issues

is celebrated around the world, the history of this festival dates back to ancient Greece, where they surrendered honors Rea, the mother of Poseidon, Hades and Zeus gods.

For its part the Catholic Church changed the date of Mother's Day in a celebration to honor the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.

The celebration of Mother's Day "second Sunday in May" throughout the planet was decreed by President Woodrow Wilson United States in 1914.

The date of Mother's Day 2016 in Ecuador this Sunday May 8 where Ecuadorians will pay homage to the woman who helps us every day without expecting anything in return is celebrated.

Customs and activities

You know on what date the Mother's Day is celebrated in Ecuador this 2016 Happy Mother's Day.

The various institutions of the country and society celebrate Mother's Day with various events to recognize the loving and self-sacrificing work moms meet Ecuador in behalf of their children. Mother's Day in Ecuador held the second Sunday of May each year where all children make a special tribute to this beloved woman

As celebrated in other countries

The importance of Mother's Day and how it is celebrated, it varies depending on the country.

In Mexico it is common moms sing the "Mañanitas", sometimes with the help of a hired mariachi or trio. In schools usually they do festivals, and children and adults regale moms with flowers, gifts and outings to restaurants.

In the Dominican Republic a large family gathering, in which the "Hymn to the Mother" is sung. The hymn was written in the 20's Maria degli Angeli Trinidad de Moya Pérez, better known as Trina Vasquez Moya, wife of Horacio Vásquez, three times president of the Republic. The hymn is taught in schools and is as common as the "Happy Birthday".

In Bolivia, since the Mother's Day commemorates an historic date, is a national holiday with parades and tributes to the heroic women who fought for independence, besides being a day when mothers are honored.

In other countries, such as Spain, big celebrations are not made, but simply the children and parents congratulate mothers and give them a little present.