Mother's Day: history, traditions and celebration program
Mother's Day: history, traditions and celebration program in St. Petersburg
How mothers are congratulated on their holiday in different countries and where Petersburgers can go on November 24, read the material on the St. Petersburg TV channel.
history of the holiday
In Russia every year on the last Sunday of November, Mother's Day is celebrated. The purpose of the holiday is to pay tribute to maternal work, to express your love and respect for mothers, and also to increase the social significance of childbearing.
The holiday was initiated by the State Duma Committee on Women, Family and Youth Affairs and established by the Decree of the President of the country of January 30, 1998.
Every year, Mother's Day is becoming increasingly popular among Russians, and the poster of cultural events of an urban scale is growing.
How and when Mothers Day is celebrated in different countries
Russia
In Russia, on Mother's Day, children prepare gifts and holiday concerts in kindergartens and schools. At the city level, musical performances, performances, conferences, master classes and discussions are held. For a special contribution to the implementation of family policy and the worthy upbringing of children, medals, diplomas, honorary badges and prizes are awarded.
Great Britain
In Great Britain, from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Maternal Sunday was celebrated - a day in the middle of Lent when the poor working away from home could leave the employer's home to visit their mothers and visit the “mother church”.
The British celebrate modern Mother's Day three weeks before Easter and it is often called the analogue of the Russian on March 8. It is not customary to give expensive gifts: usually in the UK they are limited to good wishes, flowers, sweets and symbolic souvenirs. Relatives also free women from household chores and bake the traditional Simnel marzipan pie.
USA
In America, Mother's Day is celebrated every second Sunday of May every year. The history of the birth of the celebration is similar to the English one, only in the United States the holiday appeared later, along with colonists from Europe. In 1872, Mother's Day was first celebrated at the official level in Boston, and in 1914, at the initiative of the American Anna Jarvis, the holiday became a state holiday, and congressmen fixed the date of the celebration. Holiday customs coincide with the English.
Germany
In Germany, Mother's Day was declared an official holiday in 1933, and mothers of eight or more children were awarded medals. After World War II, celebrations became more informal, and most traditions were borrowed from the United States. The date of the celebration also coincides with the American. Also on this day, the Germans send postcards with verses dedicated to mothers.
Mother's Day 2019 in St. Petersburg: poster
In the Musical Comedy Theater on November 24 at 13:00 a festive concert will begin - a citywide event dedicated to Mother's Day. Members of the city government and famous artists will congratulate Petersburgers on the holiday, and then the music program starts. The invited guests will hear arias and fragments from the musicals: “Annie” by Charles Straus, “Aladdin” by Alan Menken, “Oliver!” By Lionel Bart, “Juno and Avos” by Alexey Rybnikov and the others.
On Sunday, the Grand Canyon shopping and entertainment complex will host the large-scale Mom’s Day festival, which will cover the entire third floor of the complex. The program includes lectures on the self-realization and development of children, workshops for parents, play areas for kids, creative workshops and interactive. The main event will be a gala concert with the participation of the artists of the television project “Voice. Children ", the show of drummers" Seven Tales ", magicians and circus performers.
In the photo space on 21 Mikhailova Street, the annual city exhibition "1001 Mom and Dad of St. Petersburg" will be held. The exposition consists of portraits of parents with children, and the vernissage will be accompanied by a cultural and entertainment program: interactive programs, tastings, photo sessions and congratulations in the “open microphone” mode. Also, drawings presented at the exhibition will take part in the competition and compete for victory in 10 nominations. The beginning is at 12:00, admission is free.
How mothers are congratulated on their holiday in different countries and where Petersburgers can go on November 24, read the material on the St. Petersburg TV channel.
history of the holiday
In Russia every year on the last Sunday of November, Mother's Day is celebrated. The purpose of the holiday is to pay tribute to maternal work, to express your love and respect for mothers, and also to increase the social significance of childbearing.
The holiday was initiated by the State Duma Committee on Women, Family and Youth Affairs and established by the Decree of the President of the country of January 30, 1998.
Every year, Mother's Day is becoming increasingly popular among Russians, and the poster of cultural events of an urban scale is growing.
How and when Mothers Day is celebrated in different countries
Russia
In Russia, on Mother's Day, children prepare gifts and holiday concerts in kindergartens and schools. At the city level, musical performances, performances, conferences, master classes and discussions are held. For a special contribution to the implementation of family policy and the worthy upbringing of children, medals, diplomas, honorary badges and prizes are awarded.
Great Britain
In Great Britain, from the 17th to the 19th centuries, Maternal Sunday was celebrated - a day in the middle of Lent when the poor working away from home could leave the employer's home to visit their mothers and visit the “mother church”.
The British celebrate modern Mother's Day three weeks before Easter and it is often called the analogue of the Russian on March 8. It is not customary to give expensive gifts: usually in the UK they are limited to good wishes, flowers, sweets and symbolic souvenirs. Relatives also free women from household chores and bake the traditional Simnel marzipan pie.
USA
In America, Mother's Day is celebrated every second Sunday of May every year. The history of the birth of the celebration is similar to the English one, only in the United States the holiday appeared later, along with colonists from Europe. In 1872, Mother's Day was first celebrated at the official level in Boston, and in 1914, at the initiative of the American Anna Jarvis, the holiday became a state holiday, and congressmen fixed the date of the celebration. Holiday customs coincide with the English.
Germany
In Germany, Mother's Day was declared an official holiday in 1933, and mothers of eight or more children were awarded medals. After World War II, celebrations became more informal, and most traditions were borrowed from the United States. The date of the celebration also coincides with the American. Also on this day, the Germans send postcards with verses dedicated to mothers.
Mother's Day 2019 in St. Petersburg: poster
In the Musical Comedy Theater on November 24 at 13:00 a festive concert will begin - a citywide event dedicated to Mother's Day. Members of the city government and famous artists will congratulate Petersburgers on the holiday, and then the music program starts. The invited guests will hear arias and fragments from the musicals: “Annie” by Charles Straus, “Aladdin” by Alan Menken, “Oliver!” By Lionel Bart, “Juno and Avos” by Alexey Rybnikov and the others.
On Sunday, the Grand Canyon shopping and entertainment complex will host the large-scale Mom’s Day festival, which will cover the entire third floor of the complex. The program includes lectures on the self-realization and development of children, workshops for parents, play areas for kids, creative workshops and interactive. The main event will be a gala concert with the participation of the artists of the television project “Voice. Children ", the show of drummers" Seven Tales ", magicians and circus performers.
In the photo space on 21 Mikhailova Street, the annual city exhibition "1001 Mom and Dad of St. Petersburg" will be held. The exposition consists of portraits of parents with children, and the vernissage will be accompanied by a cultural and entertainment program: interactive programs, tastings, photo sessions and congratulations in the “open microphone” mode. Also, drawings presented at the exhibition will take part in the competition and compete for victory in 10 nominations. The beginning is at 12:00, admission is free.
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