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Mother's Day
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Moth·er's Day (mrz)
n.
The second Sunday in May, observed in the United States as a day honoring mothers.
Mother's Day
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) US, Canadian, Austral & NZ the second Sunday in May, observed as a day in honour of mothers
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Brit & S African the fourth Sunday in Lent, when mothers traditionally receive presents from their children Also called Mothering Sunday
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Mother's Day - second Sunday in MayMother's Day - second Sunday in May                
day - a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day"
May - the month following April and preceding June
Translations
Mother's Day n → la festa della mamma
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Her version of the holiday was often spoken of in the plural rather than the singular possessive--as Mothers' Day versus Mother's Day--because the commemoration originally was intended to be "a vehicle for organized social and political action by all mothers, not for celebrating the private services of one's own particular mother" (Coontz, 1992, p.
"A kiss for mother, a hug for dad": the early 20th century Parents' ... by LaRossa, Ralph; Carboy, Jaimie Ann / Fathering
Then when I was pregnant last year Ozzy bought me a gift from the twins and I realised that I wouldn't ever feel down on Mothers' Day again.
Two years ago, we were just a couple... now we are soon to be a ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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