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When did we start celebrating Mother’s Day?
By Velda Paynter | May 3, 2010
Mother’s Day was commemorated for the first time in Rome in the fifth century. Many countries have religious, historical or legendary celebrations honouring motherhood. Napoleon issued a special ordinance that Mother’s Day would be celebrated in 1806, though it was not recognized as an official holiday in France until 1929. The English began celebrating in 1914 and the Germans in 1931.
In most countries, Mother’s Day is now derived from the holiday as it has evolved in North America and Europe and includes giving flowers and gifts to mothers. Mother’s Day is celebrated throughout the year beginning in February in Norway through to December in Indonesia.
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