What date is Mother's Day in 2018?

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

The meaning of the holiday is clear from its name: this day is dedicated to the mothers of Russia. What date is Mother's Day celebrated in Russia this year? The Mother's Day was established by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation B. Yeltsin, No. 120 of 1998-30-01, and, according to the Decree, this day falls on the last weekend of November. The initiator of the celebration was the members of the Women's Committee, represented by the deputy A. Aparina.

In the current 2018, Sunday will be November 25, this is the date of the holiday. So, it has been decided what date will be Mother's Day in 2018. We hope the day will be bright and sunny in order to maintain a festive, joyful atmosphere.

This day is dedicated to all women in Russia who have children and pregnant women awaiting the birth of a new person.

Over the years that the celebration is held in Russia, certain traditional events have taken shape. Mother's Day symbol set. This is a teddy bear with forget-me-nots. According to established traditions, the holiday involves congratulations to mothers, pregnant women. Administrative and public institutions organize social events.

Mother's Day in 2018 will be officially celebrated in the country for the 21st time. In schools, thematic lessons will be held, in which teachers will explain to children the role of motherhood in the continuation of the circle of life.

Mothers carry a child, bring up, influence the formation of characteristic personality traits.

Historical background for the emergence of Mother's Day

In Russia, this celebration is considered very young, while in many countries of the world Mothering Sunday is celebrated - similar to our day, for 4 centuries already. Initially, all countries celebrated this as an unofficial celebration, until in 1910 the Virginia State Senate legalized Mother's Day.

And in 1914, W. Wilson, the then President of the United States, by his decree made a gift to American mothers, and established the second Sunday in May as a day of national importance, for the official congratulations of America's mothers.

In Russia, the Baku teachers of school No. 228 were the first to hold the ceremonial events. It was on October 30, 1988. The initiator of the event was the teacher E. Huseynova. The Bakuvians widely covered their event in the media, and the whole of Russia learned about it. This initiative was greeted with enthusiasm by the entire public of the country. The press published scripts, explained the importance of the event dedicated to honoring mothers.

All educational institutions of the country supported the Baku initiative and introduced the holiday into their plans for educational and educational work. Less than a few years later, the celebration became nationwide.

Not wide, but wholeheartedly

Russia does not celebrate Mother's Day very widely. It is accepted that children give their mothers gifts made on their own - they draw, make applications, crafts from natural materials. The main social action is called “Mom, I love you”. Its meaning is for each person to say these words to their mother, embracing her at the same time.

Widespread social actions - leaflets and postcards with congratulatory texts are distributed at the entrance to the metro, to large shopping centers, at transport stops.

Government agencies organize lectures on maternity topics. In kindergartens, ceremonial classes or entertainment events are held with the participation of mothers.

Radio and television stations are planning to release programs on family relationships. The main persons of the state will officially congratulate mothers, thank women for their work in shaping the human personality. Social activity has one goal - to instill a respectful attitude towards their mothers, take care of them, remember who gave them life on this earth. At the same time, family values are spreading in society.