{"id":2417,"date":"2019-05-12T14:48:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T14:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meditaspanish.com\/?p=2417"},"modified":"2019-10-10T20:57:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T20:57:22","slug":"%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%8c-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8-%d0%b2-%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%bf%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%8f%d0%b7%d1%8b%d1%87%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%bc-%d0%bc%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/ru\/%d0%b1%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b3\/%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%8c-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8-%d0%b2-%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%bf%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%8f%d0%b7%d1%8b%d1%87%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%bc-%d0%bc%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b5\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day in the Spanish-Speaking World"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is the month of mothers around roughly half the globe. Do you know why this is? Each and every country has one \u2014 or several \u2014 reasons as to why they pay homage to motherhood in May. In most Spanish-speaking countries, this is mostly due to a strong religious background. So let\u2019s talk Mother\u2019s Day, shall we?<\/p>\n

The Origins<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As it usually happens, the reason why this celebration falls so often on May comes from age-old traditions. In times past, The Greeks honored Rhea and the Romans worshiped Cybele, both revered as Mother Goddesses. This festivals took place in the springtime since both motherhood and fertility are associated with the idea of new life blossoming.<\/p>\n

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Then during Medieval times, the Catholic Church similarly adopted these traditions, consecrating\u00a0 the whole month of May to the Virgin Mary.<\/p>\n

In the US, however, this is pure coincidence. OG Mother\u2019s Day advocate, Anna Jarvis<\/a>, held events during May at the church where she taught Sunday School because her own mother died in this month. And so while promoting her campaign across the country, the second Sunday of May was the lucky date.<\/p>\n

What about Today?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Sadly nowadays, Mother\u2019s Day is virtually just another holiday on a big list of Hallmark holidays to boost sales. Even Anna Jarvis herself regretted ever founding the event.<\/p>\n

This not only happens in the US or Spain, but in so many other countries as well. So instead of focusing on cards, flowers and everything nice\u2026 What better way to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day than talking about brave women around the world?<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day in Bolivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In May 27th 1812, a group of brave women became the first Bolivian women in battle. The historical context? Most of South America at war fighting Spain for their independence. A classic.<\/p>\n

While the men were away fighting a bloody war, a group of women led by an elderly blind granny set up resistance to defend their homes in Cochabamba. Inevitably, they encountered a tragic defeat but Bolivia hasn\u2019t forgotten this heroic act.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day now pays homage to these heroic women who helped free Bolivia from the Spanish crown. Today, their legacy is kept alive by all the families in Bolivia who celebrate Mother\u2019s Day. This holiday is serious business over there. Schools prepare weeks in advance to invite mothers and celebrate with them. Kids bake their moms creamy cakes and families gather and congratulate not just one\u2019s own mother, but all mother\u2019s in their circle of family and friends. It\u2019s truly a beautiful, warm day filled with love.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day in Mexico<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Officially, Mexicans celebrate Mother\u2019s Day on May 10th. May because it\u2019s Virgin Mary\u2019s month. The 10th because that\u2019s when workers were paid back in the day.<\/p>\n

Extra-officially? Nothing further from the truth.<\/p>\n

If we do a little research, we learn that in 1922 a newspaper CEO called on to Mexicans to honor a mother\u2019s affection and love. But of course, this is only half the story. The better-looking half.<\/p>\n

Around this time in Yucatan, the feminist movement was growing stronger, even going as far <\/em>as publishing a translation of American activist Margaret Sanger\u2019s<\/a> brochure. In here, she educated women on how to avoid pregnancy attending to their menstrual cycle. This particular event didn\u2019t sit well with the country\u2019s Conservative groups. And so the movement to popularize Mother\u2019s Day was born to silence the immorality of such actions by the feminists. They hoped to cover up this scandal by celebrating the traditional role given to women \u2014 motherhood.<\/p>\n

What to Say to Mom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The fact that in many societies nowadays Mother\u2019s Day is yet another excuse to make a killing off our pockets doesn\u2019t mean that we should stop singing our mothers\u2019 praises. Who wouldn\u2019t want to congratulate their moms for all their efforts? So set aside whatever you\u2019re doing and go grab your mom.<\/p>\n

But since you\u2019re here, take this opportunity to congratulate any Spanish-speaking mom in your acquaintance. Here\u2019s a few ideas:<\/p>\n