It is that time of the year when all are reminded to meaningfully celebrate their mothers and make lasting memories on Mother’s Day.
On 11 May, this special day is dedicated to honour and embrace mothers for their valuable contribution as the bedrock of families.
This day calls for everyone to give mothers the gift they deserve – a gift that keeps growing and adds brightness to her heart and home every day.
Mothers are honoured for their ability to step into motherhood, forming maternal bonds, and their influence in society.
According to history, the origins of Mother’s Day can be traced back as far as the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The ancients Greeks performed an annual spring festival, dedicated to honouring the maternal goddesses. They particularly honoured Rhea, the wife of Cronus, who was the mother of many deities of the Greek mythology.
In South Africa, the most commonly used flowers on Mother’s Day is the traditional carnation. South Africans use the day to thank their mothers and grandmother,s as well as other motherly figures in their lives.
BloemExpress calls on its readers to share their special moments on Mother’s Day, by sending photos of their celebration with details for publication in the next edition of the newspaper.
Photos can be sent to teboho.setena@novusmedia.co.za. Dial 051 404 7773 for more details.
