Friday May 9th 08 - Mother's Day - Yes! It's all that. - The Conversation was opened up for all listeners to talk about their moms and what The Mother's day celebration meant to them.
Host Bree gave a brief history on Mom's Day as well as how the day is celebrated throughn out the world.
When you think of Mothers' Day, you might think of cards, flowers and gifts. But would you guess that the origins of the holiday actually involve mythology, sheep farming and cereal? Mothers' Day is a centuries-old tradition that now takes place around the world, but it all started with festivities for a goddess of Mother Earth.
The earliest known celebrations for the holiday took place in ancient Greece, where participants honoured Rhea, their universal mother and heavenly queen.
Next to adopt the tradition were the Romans, who organized three-day celebrations for the mother goddess Cybele each year.
Then came the British Isles and Celtic Europe where People honored the goddess Brigid, and later St. Brigid
A Mother's Love
There are times when only a Mother's love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappoints
And calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a Mother's love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a Mother's faith
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.
For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith
And a Mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the Angels
And sent from God above.
By the 1800s, Mothers' Day had almost been forgotten in Britain. But that changed with World War II. American military men brought their traditions across the Atlantic, and Mothering Sunday celebrations were revived.
Today, many people thank their mums with flowers on Mothers' Day. With many people purchasing bouquets for their mothers, the holiday is the biggest selling occasion for florists everywhere.
Listeners were encouraged to Thank mom on Mother's Day and to be eternally grateful for having a person to love us unconditionally.
Happy Mom's Day to all and a special Mom's Day to all Dads who must also take the place of Mom.