mothers day: In Honor of Mothers - 05/08/10 04:22 PM
In Honor of Mothers  
Since being a mother is one of the most important jobs that anyone can do, it seems completely appropriate that a day should be set aside to pay tribute. But, what exactly is the history behind the day we call "Mother's Day." 
In early Rome, the major celebration revolved around the Greek mother of the Gods, Rhea. Societies worshipped similar mother figures including Earth Goddesses and Mountain Mothers.  During these times, games were held to honor these most revered women. 
In England during the 1600's the celebration grew to include actual Earthly mothers and earned the name "Mothering Day." This day was significant and had a direct connection to Lent.  It … (12 comments)