When is Mother's Day in Russia in 2020

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Mom will give a helping hand in difficult life situations, she always remains there. To thank the closest person for their help and support, do not miss the main holiday of all mothers. To do this, it is enough to know when Mother's Day is celebrated in Russia in 2020, and to prepare a gift.

Celebration history

On the territory of Russia, Mother's Day is a fairly young holiday. Officially, it appeared only in 1998 (by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of January 30, 1998 No. 120 "On Mother's Day"). The document does not specify the exact date of the holiday, but there is the wording "last Sunday in November". In 2020, Mother's Day will be celebrated on November 29th.

Despite the fact that on the territory of our country the holiday will be celebrated only for the 22nd time, its history in the world is about 400 years old. The holiday is called Mothering Sunday, which means "Mother's Sunday" in Russian.

The holiday was not official for a long time, and only in 1910, in the state of Virginia (USA), Mother's Day became official. The second Sunday in May is considered to be the day of festive events. The day is dedicated to all American mothers.

In Russia, or rather in the former USSR, the holiday was secretly celebrated for the first time on October 30, 1988 at a Baku school. The author of the festive events was the local teacher E. Huseynova, and later all Baku schools supported the initiative.

Mother's Day symbol

In Russia, it is customary to give forget-me-nots and a teddy bear on Mother's Day. The flower for mom was not chosen by chance. It is forget-me-not, according to legends, that has magical power and brings back the memory of those who were able to forget their loved ones, home, and especially those who gave life.

According to ancient Roman mythology, forget-me-not symbolizes memory and devotion. According to ancient Greek mythology, it was the forget-me-not who whispered to the flora goddess Flora: "Do not forget me …".

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Celebration traditions

Despite the fact that Mother's Day in Russia is a fairly young holiday, it already has traditions that are customary to observe:

1. Be sure to go to visit your mother on this day. It is best if the celebration of the dear person himself will take place in the family circle.
2. Gifts are given on this holiday. It is not necessary to stop the choice on a teddy bear and forget-me-nots. You can pick up what my mother has long dreamed of.
3. With the chosen gift, a postcard is presented, which depicts a bear with a forget-me-not. It must be signed by expressing words of gratitude to the closest person.
4. Bake a Simnel cupcake. These are traditional baked goods made for Mother's Day. Dessert consists of two cakes, and almond cream is laid out between them. The top of the cake is decorated with berries.
5. On this day, special attention is paid to mothers who have achieved success in upbringing, those with many children or those who are raising children under guardianship. Mothers are invited to the Kremlin, where they are presented with commemorative awards and gifts.

Traditionally, festive concerts are organized on Mother's Day. If it is not possible to attend the concert in person, watch it on TV with your family.

Celebration traditions in other countries

Considering that in many countries the holiday has been celebrated for several centuries, certain traditions have developed there that differ from the rules of celebration in Russia:

• Americans, whose mothers are no longer alive, attach a carnation to their clothes on this day. This is a symbol of blessed memory;
• in Estonia, flags are hung on this day, welcoming all mothers of the country;
• Finns lay flowers at the monument to the mother of workers, which was erected in 1996 in Helsinki.

The main thing on this day is to say "thank you" to the main person in your life.

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What to gift

The choice of gifts depends on what your mom likes. Perfume or face and body care products will be a great present. This is not only a pleasant but also a useful gift.

Considering that many mothers spend most of their time in the kitchen, wanting to please their family and friends, you can donate kitchen utensils. But only the one that makes mom's job easier (mixer, blender, food processor, dishwasher, etc.).

Present your mom with a family album, which will collect all your favorite photos. Be sure to include your children's pictures, as well as photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren in it.

Of course, a cut bouquet is a good gift, but it won't last long. Therefore, you can donate a houseplant. An orchid, azalea or violet will be a great gift.

Knowing what date Mother's Day is celebrated in Russia in 2020, you can prepare a surprise in advance that your mother will surely appreciate. This holiday is one of the most important, because it is on this day that one can say "thank you" to the woman who gave life.

Summarize

1. Mother's Day is celebrated in 2020 in Russia on November 29.
2. The main symbols of the holiday are considered to be a teddy bear and forget-me-nots.
3. Not a single gift, even a very expensive one, can replace the attention that a mother needs so much at any age.