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www.ambiente.us MAY / MAYO 2008
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY/ FELIZ DIA DE LAS MADRES
Sunday, May 11th
Mother's Day in US
In USA Mothers Day is a national holiday and is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gaiety. On this day
people reflect on the importance of mothers in their life and thank them for their unconditional love and
support. Mothers and children in USA look forward to celebrate the day with each other. The national flag is
hoisted onimportant buildings on the occasion of Mother's Day to honor motherhood and the mothers of the
country.
The History of Mothers Day in USA is not even hundred years old. It is due to the hard work and protracted
struggle of a loving daughter Ms Anna Jarvis that Mothers Day was declared a national holiday by the then
President, Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day by
signing a Joint Resolution on May 8, 1914. Founder of Mothers Day, Anna Jarvis is also known as the Mother
of Mothers Day. However, it may be noted that the idea of official celebration of Mothers Day was first given by
a writer - poet, Julia Ward Howe in 1872. Julia is also noted for writing words of the famous Civil War song,
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" and Mothers Day Proclamation, written in Boston in 1870.
Mothers Day Celebration
Mothers Day is celebrated in USA in a big way and has been commercialized to a great extent. It is
considered as the next big day after Christmas and Valentines Day. Phone lines record a heavy traffic and
card sales reaches its peak. Restaurants are filled to their maximum capacity as children don't want their
mothers to cook on their special day.
At home children express love for their mother by treating their moms with breakfast in the bed or making a
sumptuous lunch. Tradition of gifting flowers and gifts is also rampant. More commonly gifted flowers are
carnations are these are the official flower of Mothers Day. People buy red or pink carnations for the mothers
who are living and place white carnations on the grave of the mothers who are dead. Children also present
skits, plays and song in honor of their mother. Some also make cards and gifts at home to show their
gratitude for their mother.
However you choose to honor you mom and all moms you know, just remeber to tell her how much you love
her and how much she means to you.
I will be spending my Mothers Day with my mom and partner on holiday in Cartagena!
Suggestions for Mothers Day Messages
If I have never said thank you for bringing me into the world I'd like to do that now.
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If there was a day for everything you have given to me as a mother, it would be Mother's Day every day. Thanks
for always helping me to remember what is important in life... and today it is you! You're the best! Thanks for
all you do.
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No way I'd miss this - Happy Mother's Day.
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Hope your day is sunshine and flowers with happy thoughts to fill the house.
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Mom, you're the best. Happy Mother's Day.
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Thank you for always being there, Mom. Happy Mother's Day.
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There's never been a minute I wasn't glad you were my Mom.
Popular in many Latin Countries, Las Mañanitas is a wonderful way to serenade you mom!
If you’ve forgotten the tune of Las Mañanitas (popular also for birthdays) here are the words.
Las Mañanitas
Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David,
Hoy por ser dÃa de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti,
Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció,
Ya los pajarillos cantan, la luna ya se metió.
Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte,
Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte,
Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del dÃa nos dio,
Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció.
Translation:
This is the morning song that King David sang
Because today is your saint’s day we’re singing it for you
Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn
The birds are already singing and the moon has set
How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you
We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you
The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light
Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn.
For more info on Mother's Day around the globe, visit :
www.mothersdaycelebration.com
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing this source.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY/ FELIZ DIA DE LAS MADRES
Sunday, May 11th
Mother's Day in US
In USA Mothers Day is a national holiday and is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and gaiety. On this day
people reflect on the importance of mothers in their life and thank them for their unconditional love and
support. Mothers and children in USA look forward to celebrate the day with each other. The national flag is
hoisted onimportant buildings on the occasion of Mother's Day to honor motherhood and the mothers of the
country.
The History of Mothers Day in USA is not even hundred years old. It is due to the hard work and protracted
struggle of a loving daughter Ms Anna Jarvis that Mothers Day was declared a national holiday by the then
President, Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day by
signing a Joint Resolution on May 8, 1914. Founder of Mothers Day, Anna Jarvis is also known as the Mother
of Mothers Day. However, it may be noted that the idea of official celebration of Mothers Day was first given by
a writer - poet, Julia Ward Howe in 1872. Julia is also noted for writing words of the famous Civil War song,
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" and Mothers Day Proclamation, written in Boston in 1870.
Mothers Day Celebration
Mothers Day is celebrated in USA in a big way and has been commercialized to a great extent. It is
considered as the next big day after Christmas and Valentines Day. Phone lines record a heavy traffic and
card sales reaches its peak. Restaurants are filled to their maximum capacity as children don't want their
mothers to cook on their special day.
At home children express love for their mother by treating their moms with breakfast in the bed or making a
sumptuous lunch. Tradition of gifting flowers and gifts is also rampant. More commonly gifted flowers are
carnations are these are the official flower of Mothers Day. People buy red or pink carnations for the mothers
who are living and place white carnations on the grave of the mothers who are dead. Children also present
skits, plays and song in honor of their mother. Some also make cards and gifts at home to show their
gratitude for their mother.
However you choose to honor you mom and all moms you know, just remeber to tell her how much you love
her and how much she means to you.
I will be spending my Mothers Day with my mom and partner on holiday in Cartagena!
Suggestions for Mothers Day Messages
If I have never said thank you for bringing me into the world I'd like to do that now.
----------------------------------------------------
If there was a day for everything you have given to me as a mother, it would be Mother's Day every day. Thanks
for always helping me to remember what is important in life... and today it is you! You're the best! Thanks for
all you do.
----------------------------------------------------
No way I'd miss this - Happy Mother's Day.
----------------------------------------------------
Hope your day is sunshine and flowers with happy thoughts to fill the house.
----------------------------------------------------
Mom, you're the best. Happy Mother's Day.
----------------------------------------------------
Thank you for always being there, Mom. Happy Mother's Day.
----------------------------------------------------
There's never been a minute I wasn't glad you were my Mom.
Popular in many Latin Countries, Las Mañanitas is a wonderful way to serenade you mom!
If you’ve forgotten the tune of Las Mañanitas (popular also for birthdays) here are the words.
Las Mañanitas
Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David,
Hoy por ser dÃa de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti,
Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció,
Ya los pajarillos cantan, la luna ya se metió.
Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte,
Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte,
Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del dÃa nos dio,
Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció.
Translation:
This is the morning song that King David sang
Because today is your saint’s day we’re singing it for you
Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn
The birds are already singing and the moon has set
How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you
We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you
The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light
Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn.
For more info on Mother's Day around the globe, visit :
www.mothersdaycelebration.com
Copyright © AMBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing this source.