Slide 1: Mother's Day
Slide 2: What is Mother's Day?
A day every year meant to show appreciations to moms.
Slide 3: Where is Mother's Day celebrated?
• Initially, Mother's Day was celebrated mainly in the western countries. • African countries borrowed the concept from UK. • In the US, Mother's Day is marketed as a day when you buy gifts for your mother and grandmothers. • In Asia Pacific countries, Mother's Day is being emulated commercially in the same way as in the US.
Slide 4: History of Mother's Day
• Probably originated in ancient Greece and Rome. • First celebrated in the US in Grafton, West Virginia, US on May 10th 1908 • 1914 marked the first nationally celebrated Mother's Day in the US
Slide 5: When is Mother’s Day?
• Normally celebrated on second Sunday in May in the US and most countries including China and India. • August 12th in Thailand, October in Argentina, and November in Russia. • Sometime in May in most other countries.
Slide 6: What can you do for your Mom on Mother's Day?
• Give her a card, or send her an email if she lives far away. • Buy her some gifts -- maybe flowers, chocolates, or something she will appreciate. • Tell her how much she means to you. • Create a quick PowerPoint greeting card with free Mother’s Day templates at Indezine.com….
Slide 7: Thank You!
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