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As April continues, the question of which date Mother's Day 2025 falls on has become a subject of curiosity. This special day, which is celebrated every year in May, has taken its place among the most searched dates with the start of the new year. So, exactly when will Mother's Day 2025 be celebrated?
As in every year, Mother's Day falls on a specific Sunday in May this year. What day is Mother's Day in 2025? Here are the details regarding the date of this meaningful day...
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WHEN IS MOTHER'S DAY?
As in every year, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In 2025, this special day falls on Sunday, May 11. In other words, Mother's Day 2025 will be celebrated with loved ones on May 11.
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HISTORY OF MOTHER'S DAY
Although there are different accounts regarding the origin of Mother's Day, the most widely accepted story is based on a teacher named Anna Jarvis from the US state of Virginia.
Anna wanted to honor her mother, whom she lost in 1905, with a special day every year to keep her memory alive.
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The first celebration was organized in 1908 in a school with the participation of 407 children and their mothers. However, this meaningful initiative was not officially accepted by the House of Representatives at first. Anna Jarvis did not give up; she increased her support by communicating with the media and influential politicians of the period. Finally, the second Sunday of 1914 was declared Mother's Day.
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However, seeing that this special day became commercialized over time, Anna opposed this situation and filed various lawsuits. However, none of the lawsuits she filed yielded positive results.
The tradition of Mother's Day dates back to Ancient Greece. The annual spring festivals held for Rhea, the mother of many gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, form the origin of this special day. Similarly, the Ancient Romans also held spring festivals 250 years before Christ to honor the mother goddess Cybele.
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MOTHER'S DAY IN TURKEY
In Turkey, Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1955. Mother's Day is celebrated as a special day around the world to emphasize the social importance and value of mothers and to show them the respect they deserve.
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Mother's Day, which was officially accepted in the United States in 1914 with the initiatives of Anna Jarvis, spread rapidly to the whole world. In Turkey, this special day, which was first celebrated in 1955, has been celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year since then.
News Source : 12punto
