Originally, Mothers Day had much more of a spiritual focus than it did an anthropological one. Rather, often times goddesses, rather than motherhood, were the ones to be celebrated and showered with gifts. Rich with symbolism, this day was more about "Mother Nature" than actual mothers. . .
It has been only recently (1600s in Europe, 1870s in North America) that the focus was expanded to include actual mothers. Today's United States practice of Mother's Day is almost exclusively about actual mothers and motherhood and now the symbolic and spiritual nature that once originated with this day is all but gone.
Likewise, in American culture flowers are the most popular of all Mother's day gifts given. Typically, the white carnation is considered the traditional "Mother's Day flower."
Today, Mother's Day is now celebrated in over 100 countries (though not all celebrate it on the second Sunday of May)!!
One thing remains, however, mothers around the world are indeed special!!
(For all your Mother's day gift needs, visit the high-quality, high-satisfaction industry leader 1800Flowers.com)
One thing remains, however, mothers around the world are indeed special!!
(For all your Mother's day gift needs, visit the high-quality, high-satisfaction industry leader 1800Flowers.com)
