pühapäev, mai 08, 2005
Mother's Day
When I was in high school, the teens of our corps used to sell carnations to raise money to go to Youth Councils (thank you, Mrs. Anderson!). I think that was the first time I heard the tradition of wearing a white carnation if your mother had died.
So this is my first Mother's Day wearing a white carnation, so to speak.
Tim and Chris are in Finland with the Mission Team, and Elizabeth has been enjoying a special weekend with me and Peter. Tim has hidden gifts (candy, of course!) and cards around the house, and sent me e-cards as well!
Second Sunday in May
Mother's Day
On this day people show their love and gratitude to their mothers and shower them with gifts for all they have done. It was suggested by Julia Ward Howe (founder of the Girl Scouts) in 1872. It became a reality in 1907 due to the efforts of Anna Jarvis. She is considered the founder of Mother's Day. It is the busiest restaurant and telephone day of the year. People give mothers a break from cooking by taking them out. If they can't be there in person they call. Red and pink carnations indicate your mother is still alive. A white carnation means your mother is dead. On May 9, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day a nationally observed holiday.
So this is my first Mother's Day wearing a white carnation, so to speak.
Tim and Chris are in Finland with the Mission Team, and Elizabeth has been enjoying a special weekend with me and Peter. Tim has hidden gifts (candy, of course!) and cards around the house, and sent me e-cards as well!
Second Sunday in May
Mother's Day
On this day people show their love and gratitude to their mothers and shower them with gifts for all they have done. It was suggested by Julia Ward Howe (founder of the Girl Scouts) in 1872. It became a reality in 1907 due to the efforts of Anna Jarvis. She is considered the founder of Mother's Day. It is the busiest restaurant and telephone day of the year. People give mothers a break from cooking by taking them out. If they can't be there in person they call. Red and pink carnations indicate your mother is still alive. A white carnation means your mother is dead. On May 9, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day a nationally observed holiday.
